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- Dictionaryunprepossessing/ˌʌnpriːpəˈzɛsɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. not attractive or appealing to the eye: "despite his unprepossessing appearance he had an animal magnetism"
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The meaning of UNPREPOSSESSING is not tending to create a favorable impression : not prepossessing. How to use unprepossessing in a sentence.
adjective. uk / ˌʌn.priː.pəˈzes.ɪŋ / us / ˌʌn.priː.pəˈzes.ɪŋ / Add to word list. not interesting, attractive, or impressive: We were disappointed at the unprepossessing exterior of the hotel. Synonyms. ghastly UK informal. grim (UNPLEASANT) informal. grotesque (UGLY) hideous. ugly (NOT ATTRACTIVE) unattractive. unsightly formal.
Unprepossessing definition: not creating a favourable impression; unattractive. See examples of UNPREPOSSESSING used in a sentence.
Unprepossessing is a rather indirect way of calling someone unattractive, or at best OK-looking. Unprepossessing is not quite the same as "ugly." Rather, just a way of saying that someone's looks aren't what you're most likely to remember about them.
If you describe someone or something as unprepossessing, you mean that they look rather plain or ordinary, although they may have good or special qualities that are hidden.
adjective. us / ˌʌn.priː.pəˈzes.ɪŋ / uk / ˌʌn.priː.pəˈzes.ɪŋ / Add to word list. not interesting, attractive, or impressive: We were disappointed at the unprepossessing exterior of the hotel. Synonyms. ghastly UK informal. grim (UNPLEASANT) informal. grotesque (UGLY) hideous. ugly (NOT ATTRACTIVE) unattractive. unsightly formal.
Synonyms for UNPREPOSSESSING: unimposing, unappealing, unpleasant, unappetizing, unbecoming, frumpy, unshapely, drab; Antonyms of UNPREPOSSESSING: elegant, splendid, magnificent, exquisite, sublime, glorious, superb, resplendent.
Definition of unprepossessing adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define unprepossessing. unprepossessing synonyms, unprepossessing pronunciation, unprepossessing translation, English dictionary definition of unprepossessing. adj. Not overtly impressive; unremarkable; nondescript: an unprepossessing little hotel.
unprepossessing meaning, definition, what is unprepossessing: not very attractive or noticeable: Learn more.
