B2adjectivesocietymedia
US/ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/
UK/ˌʌn.əˈtræk.tɪv/
not pleasant to look at, or not interesting or appealing
In context
The town center was full of unattractive concrete buildings.
Low pay makes the job unattractive to young graduates.
She never thought of herself as unattractive, whatever others said.
Words that go with unattractive
adverb + adjective
- physically unattractiveHe felt physically unattractive after the accident.
- highly unattractiveHigh fees make the scheme highly unattractive to investors.
- deeply unattractiveI find his arrogant attitude deeply unattractive.
- rather unattractiveThe room was dark and rather unattractive.
adjective + preposition
- unattractive toThe offer was unattractive to most employees.
adjective + noun
- unattractive optionMoving abroad was an unattractive option for her.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
The offer is unattractive for me.Correct: The offer is unattractive to me.