become unappealing
[/bɪˈkʌm ˌʌnəˈpiːlɪŋ/]
verb phrase
tornar-se desapetitoso; ficar desagradável; perder o apelo
1. to lose attractiveness, charm, or appeal; to transform into something undesirable or unpleasant
The restaurant began to become unappealing after the health inspection revealed violations.
O restaurante começou a ficar desagradável após a inspeção sanitária revelar violações.
2. to cease being attractive or interesting to someone
As the project became unappealing, fewer volunteers joined the team.
Conforme o projeto se tornava desapetitoso, menos voluntários se juntavam à equipe.
3. to turn into something visually or aesthetically displeasing
The food became unappealing after sitting under the heat lamp for hours.
A comida ficou desapetitosa depois de ficar embaixo da lâmpada térmica por horas.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'desapetitoso' is often used for food that looks unappetizing, while 'ficar desagradável' is more general. In American English, this phrase is commonly used in marketing, dating, and consumer contexts to describe declining interest or attraction.
NYC Slang
turn into a turnoff; become a hard pass
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