unattractively
/ˌʌnəˈtræktɪvli/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌʌnəˈtræktɪvli/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ə-ˈtrak-tiv How to pronounce unattractive (audio)/ (ame, mw)
unattractively — adverb
1. so as to make someone or something look unpleasant or not nice to see — for exam
so as to make someone or something look unpleasant or not nice to see — for example, dressing in clothes that do not suit you, or painting a room in ugly colours.
The old sofa was unattractively stained, with torn fabric on both armrests.
be unattractively + past participle (stained)
Greta dressed unattractively in baggy grey trousers and a shapeless old sweater.
unattractively modifying verb of dressing
Sayaka smiled unattractively, revealing the gap where two front teeth were missing.
The concrete wall was painted an unattractively bright shade of orange.
The entrance hall had unattractively bare walls and cheap plastic floor tiles.
- attractively
direct opposite; in a pleasant-looking way
文法句型
unattractively + past participle
verb + unattractively
用法筆記
Unlike the adjective 'unattractive', which describes a thing's quality, this adverb describes the way an action is done or the way something is presented.
常見錯誤
2. so as to make a situation, offer, or choice seem undesirable because of its nega
so as to make a situation, offer, or choice seem undesirable because of its negative features — for example, a salary that is too low, or conditions that are too strict.
The job was unattractively paid, with no benefits or paid leave.
unattractively + past participle (paid)
Andrés found the contract terms unattractively strict for a first job.
find + object + unattractively + adjective
Lakshmi's offer was unattractively low, so she decided to keep looking.
The flat was unattractively located beside a noisy main road.
The interest rate on the loan was unattractively high for most borrowers.
- unappealingly
similar but more about emotional appeal than practical features
- undesirably
focuses on producing unwanted outcomes
- attractively
direct opposite; in a way that makes something worth choosing
文法句型
unattractively + adjective
verb + unattractively
常見錯誤
unattractively — adjective
- unattractivelypositive
- more unattractivelycomparative
- most unattractivelysuperlative
1. not pleasant to look at; lacking beauty, charm, or interesting features — descri
not pleasant to look at; lacking beauty, charm, or interesting features — describing people, buildings, places, or objects that are ordinary or dull in appearance.
The hospital was an unattractive brown brick building with tiny windows.
unattractive + noun describing a building
Eli thought the carpet was deeply unattractive and asked for it to be replaced.
The town centre had an unattractive industrial zone full of empty warehouses.
Ava wore an unattractive woollen hat that covered most of her forehead.
The garden became unattractive after the weeds took over every flower bed.
- plain
milder; simply ordinary, not necessarily ugly
- dull
focuses on lack of interest or excitement rather than ugliness
- unappealing
broader — can refer to any quality, not just appearance
- attractive
pleasant to look at; the direct opposite
文法句型
be + unattractive
unattractive + noun
用法筆記
This is the base adjective form. It describes the thing itself, not the manner of an action. For the adverb that modifies verbs or adjectives, see the adverb senses above.