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Meaning of uninviting
The primary meaning of the word "uninviting" is to describe something that does not attract or appeal to someone.
Etymology of uninviting
The word "uninviting" has its roots in the prefix "un-" meaning "not" and the verb "invite" which comes from the Old French word "envitier" and the Latin word "invitare", meaning "to invite" or "to appeal to". The word "uninviting" has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe something that is not attractive or appealing.
Synonyms
unappealing
unwelcoming
unattractive
unpleasant
uninviting
dreary
dismal
gloomy
depressing
forbidding
off-putting
repellent
distasteful
disagreeable
uninteresting
dull
bland
uninspiring
unentertaining
unengaging
unexciting
lackluster
mediocre
monotonous
tedious
tiresome
bleak
cheerless
dismal
drear
grim
somber
sullen
austere
severe
stark
cold
chill
unfriendly
inhospitable
hostile
unwelcome
disagreeable
objectionable
unsavory
unpalatable
Definitions
- Not attractive or appealing: unpleasant to look at or be in
- Not attractive or appealing: unlikely to make someone want to do something
Usage Examples
- The old, run-down house looked uninviting, with broken windows and a crumbling porch.
- The uninviting atmosphere of the hospital made it difficult for patients to feel at ease.
- The restaurant's uninviting exterior did not prepare us for the warm and welcoming interior.