unappetizing
The food looked unappetizing after sitting out all day.
The food did not look good to eat because it had been left out for too long.
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.
Often used to describe food that looks or smells unpleasant, making it undesirable to eat.
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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.