unappetizing
unappetitlich – unappetitlicher – am unappetitlichsten
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unappetizing
So unappealing that it makes you lose your appetite or feel disgusted; also unpleasant or repulsive in a figurative sense.
Das Essen sah unappetitlich aus und roch verdorben.
The food looked unappetizing and smelled spoiled.
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| superlative | am unappetitlichsten |
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'Unappetitlich' (unappetizing) consists of 'un-' and 'appetitlich' (appetizing). The prefix 'un-' gives the adjective a negative meaning and here refers to something that causes aversion or disgust.
Die unappetitliche Farbe der Soße fiel sofort auf.
The unappetizing color of the sauce immediately stood out.
'Unappetitlich' (unappetizing) is often used with words related to food and perception, such as 'Essen' (food), 'Geruch' (smell), 'Anblick' (sight), or 'Aussehen' (appearance).
Aus dem Kühlschrank kam ein unappetitlicher Geruch.
An unappetizing smell came from the refrigerator.
'Unappetitlich' (unappetizing) is often used with verbs such as 'aussehen' (to look), 'wirken' (to seem), or 'finden' (to find). It can appear before a noun or after a verb as a description.
Die Speise sieht unappetitlich aus.
The dish looks unappetizing.
Viele Gäste fanden den Anblick unappetitlich.
Many guests found the sight unappetizing.
When referring to things outside the realm of food, 'unappetitlich' (unappetizing) usually describes an unpleasant or repulsive impression. Typical contexts include reports about scandals, unpleasant details, or problematic behavior.
Der Bericht enthielt einige unappetitliche Einzelheiten über den Skandal.
The report contained some unappetizing details about the scandal.
