unappetizing
/ˌʌnˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋ/adjective★Intermediate— not appealing to eat
informal
Not attractive or appealing to eat; causing a lack of desire to consume.
The unappetizing smell made me lose my appetite.
The bad smell made me not want to eat.
The dish was unappetizing because it was overcooked and dry.
The food was not good to eat because it was cooked too much and was dry.
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Often used to describe food that looks or smells unpleasant, making it undesirable to eat.
Collocations
unappetizing smella bad or unpleasant smell that makes food seem undesirableunappetizing appearancethe way food looks when it is not attractive or appealing
💡Pro Tip
Usage Tip
Use 'unappetizing' to describe food that looks or smells bad, making it undesirable to eat.
📖Word Origin
From 'un-' (not) + 'appetizing' (causing appetite), derived from 'appetite' (desire to eat).
📝Usage Notes
Primarily used to describe food, but can also refer to anything that is unpleasant or undesirable.
Word Breakdown
un-
not
prefixappetizing
causing appetite
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