unappetizing

adjective un·ap·pe·tiz·ing \ˌən-ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ\

: not appealing to a person's taste : not attractive or appetizing

Full Definition of UNAPPETIZING

: not appetizing : insipid, unattractive

— un·ap·pe·tiz·ing·ly \-ziŋ-lē\ adverb

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Synonyms: brackish, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

Antonyms: appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory (also savoury), tasty, toothsome, yummy

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