unappetizing — not appealing to the appetite; looking or smelling unpleasant to eat
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not appealing to the appetite; looking or smelling unpleasant to eat
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 식욕을 돋우지 않는, 맛없어 보이는
Korean pronunciation: 언-애-피-타이-징 (강세: 애)
Example Sentences
- The green mystery meat in the school lunch was so unappetizing that even the hungriest students passed on it.
- His cooking skills made even instant noodles look unappetizing.
- The restaurant's unappetizing presentation lost many potential customers.
unappetizing
ADJECTIVE//ʌnˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ//
not appealing to the appetite; looking or smelling unpleasant to eat
Food that kills your appetite
What was appetizing became unappetizing - how surprising!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'un-'(부정) + 'appetizing'(식욕을 돋우는)의 결합. 'appetite'는 라틴어 'appetitus'(욕망)에서 유래하여 식욕을 의미하게 되었고, 여기에 부정 접두사가 붙어 식욕을 잃게 만드는 의미가 되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The green mystery meat in the school lunch was so unappetizing that even the hungriest students passed on it.”
“His cooking skills made even instant noodles look unappetizing.”
“The restaurant's unappetizing presentation lost many potential customers.”
“After three days in the fridge, the leftovers became completely unappetizing.”
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