Definition

In a way that does not look or taste good, making food seem unappealing.

Example

The dish was served unappetizingly, with a strange color and texture.

Conversation

Did you see the food they served at the party last night?

Yeah, it looked pretty unappetizingly arranged, didn't it?

I know! It made me lose my appetite immediately.

Same here, I ended up just having dessert instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unappetizingly → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "appetizing" (from Latin "appetitus", meaning desire or craving, combined with the suffix "-ing" which indicates the action or process of), and "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word describes something that is not appealing or desirable in terms of food.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'desirable' ('appetizing') in a way that is 'mannered' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that 'unappetizingly' means in a way that is not appealing to eat.

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