unattractive
/ˌʌnəˈtræktɪv/adjective
उच्चारण अनट्रैक्टिव
अनाकर्षक, बदसूरत
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not attractive or pleasant to look at
अनाकर्षक, बदसूरत
- an unattractive building
- The unattractive building was repainted in cheerful colours.
- The town is known for its unattractive concrete buildings.
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- The unattractive wall turned into a colourful mural after the students painted it.
- She felt that the plain, unattractive packaging would put customers off.
Synonyms ugly plain unsightly unappealing hideous
Opposite attractive beautiful appealing handsome
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not good, interesting or pleasant
अरुचिकर, आकर्षक नहीं
- an unattractive offer
- With low pay and long hours, the job seemed unattractive.
- The proposal seemed unattractive to investors because of the high risk.
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- An unattractive salary made many graduates reject the offer.
- Many young people find farming unattractive because of the uncertain income.
Synonyms unappealing uninviting undesirable unpleasant
Opposite attractive appealing inviting
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
unattractive + noun
Unattractive describes a person or thing that does not look pleasant or appealing.
'Unattractive' ऐसे व्यक्ति या वस्तु का वर्णन करता है जो देखने में सुखद या आकर्षक नहीं है।
- The old building was grey and unattractive.
- He gave an unattractive reply.
unattractive to sb
To names the person who finds it unappealing; it is also used for ideas and offers.
'To' उस व्यक्ति का नाम बताता है जिसे यह अनाकर्षक लगे; यह विचारों और प्रस्तावों के लिए भी प्रयुक्त होता है।
- The salary was unattractive to young graduates.
- The plan seemed unattractive to the villagers.
unattractive (not good / interesting)
Beyond looks, it means not good enough to make people want it, as in offers, habits and ideas.
रूप के अलावा इसका अर्थ यह भी है कि वह इतना अच्छा नहीं कि लोग उसे चाहें, जैसे प्रस्ताव, आदतें और विचार।
- Rude manners are very unattractive.
- The scheme is financially unattractive.
unattractive vs not attractive
Unattractive is stronger than not attractive; not very attractive is a softer way to say it.
'Unattractive', 'not attractive' से अधिक कठोर है; 'not very attractive' कहना नरम तरीका है।
- The design is not very attractive, though not ugly.
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adverb + unattractive
ratherveryphysicallyfinanciallyextremely
- The offer was financially unattractive.
unattractive + noun
habitfeatureoffercolouroption
- Biting nails is an unattractive habit.
verb + unattractive
lookseemfind sthmake sthbe
- Many people find the design unattractive.
unattractive + prospect
prospectpropositionlocationdealsalary
- The low salary made the job an unattractive proposition.
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- The room was painted in an unattractive shade of green.
कमरा हरे रंग के एक अनाकर्षक रंग से रंगा था।
- Selfishness is an unattractive quality.
स्वार्थपरता एक अनाकर्षक गुण है।
- Radhika found the first offer unattractive and refused it.
राधिका को पहला प्रस्ताव अनाकर्षक लगा और उसने उसे अस्वीकार कर दिया।
- The new highway made the old road unattractive to travellers.
नए राजमार्ग ने पुरानी सड़क को यात्रियों के लिए आकर्षणहीन बना दिया।
- The village has an unattractive railway station but a lovely temple.
गाँव का रेलवे स्टेशन आकर्षक नहीं है, पर मंदिर सुंदर है।
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✗ The offer was unattractive for the students.
✓ The offer was unattractive to the students.
Unattractive takes to before the person who finds it so.
'Unattractive' के बाद जिसे ऐसा लगे, उसके पहले 'to' आता है।
✗ He is a unattractive man.
✓ He is an unattractive man.
Use an before a vowel sound; unattractive begins with a vowel sound.
स्वर ध्वनि से पहले 'an' आता है; 'unattractive' स्वर ध्वनि से शुरू होता है।
≠Thesaurus: which synonym when
These adjectives all describe something not pleasing, with different strength.
ये विशेषण अप्रिय वस्तु का वर्णन करते हैं, पर अलग-अलग तीव्रता से।
Not pleasing to look at or consider.
देखने या विचार करने में सुखद नहीं।
- An unattractive offer.
Simple and not decorated, not necessarily unpleasant.
सादा और बिना सजावट का, ज़रूरी नहीं कि अप्रिय हो।
- A plain dress.
≈Synonyms and antonyms
AaSpelling
un·at·trac·tive
?Which word?
Keep the ugly words in order of politeness: plain (not beautiful, polite), unattractive, unsightly (unpleasant to look at, of things), ugly, hideous (very ugly), grotesque (ugly in a strange way).
कुरूपता के शब्द शिष्टता के क्रम में याद रखिए: plain (सुंदर नहीं, शिष्ट), unattractive, unsightly (देखने में अप्रिय, चीज़ों के लिए), ugly, hideous (बहुत कुरूप), grotesque (अजीब ढंग से कुरूप)।
“Collocations, idioms and sayings
An unattractive proposition.
Collocation 'an unattractive proposition' का अर्थ है ऐसा प्रस्ताव जो आकर्षक न हो, यानी जिसे स्वीकार करने का मन न करे।