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unappetizing

[/ˌʌn.æp.ɪ.ˈtaɪ.zɪŋ/]
adjective
pouco apetitoso
1. not appealing or attractive to eat; lacking appeal to the appetite
The unappetizing meal was left mostly uneaten on the plate.
A refeição pouco apetitosa foi deixada praticamente intocada no prato.
2. unattractive or unpleasant in appearance or nature
The unappetizing color of the soup made it hard to eat.
A cor pouco apetitosa da sopa dificultou comer.
NYC Slang
unappetizing doesn't have a direct NYC slang equivalent, but 'gross' or 'sketchy' can be used informally
Synonyms
unpalatableuninvitingunattractivedisagreeabledistastefulunpleasant
Antonyms
appetizingappealingattractivedeliciousinviting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pouco apetitoso
most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
desapetitoso
less formal alternative
São Paulo
sem graça
colloquial usage meaning bland or unappealing
Portugal
pouco apetecível
formal Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

lose one's appetite
not to one's taste
turn someone's stomach
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