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/
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!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word combines the negative prefix 'un-' with 'appetizing', which derives from Latin 'appetitus' (desire, craving). 'Appetitus' itself comes from 'appetere' (to strive for, to desire), combining 'ad-' (toward) and 'petere' (to seek). The resulting compound literally means 'not appealing to one's desire for food'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + appetite (from Latin appetitus, desire) + -izing (making, causing). The suffix '-izing' transforms the noun 'appetite' into an adjective meaning 'causing appetite,' which the prefix 'un-' then negates.
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📝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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