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unappetizingly

unappetizingly

1 6.1
In a way that makes food look or taste bad
  • adverb
  • /ˌʌnˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋli/
: de forma poco apetecible
  • Steamed Pork Dumplings ($5.50): The menu somewhat mysteriously (and unappetizingly) lists this item as "Steamed Meat Dumplings."

Examples

  • The meal simmers unappetizingly in the pan.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • The pasta dish looked unappetizingly overcooked and mushy on the plate.

  • The salad sat unappetizingly in the fridge, wilting and turning brown.

  • He presented the dessert unappetizingly, with it spilling out of the container.

Synonyms

unpleasantly
vsunappetizingly
6 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

is specific to lack of appeal for eating or taste rather than general displeasure
unattractively
vsunappetizingly
1 4.2

In a way that looks plain or unpleasant to others

is about appeal for eating or taste rather than just looks
unappealingly
vsunappetizingly
1 6.1

In a way that looks unattractive or unpleasant

is narrower, stressing lack of appeal especially for eating or tasting
insipidly
vsunappetizingly
1 8.3

In a way that shows no interest or energy and is very dull

is broader, meaning not appealing or attractive beyond blandness
unpalatably
vsunappetizingly
1 7.9

In an unpleasant way, often because it tastes bad or is hard to accept

is milder, meaning not appealing rather than strongly unpleasant

Antonyms

1 3.7

In a way that makes food look or smell tempting

How Appetizing

deliciously
18 2.3
appetizingly
1 3.7
unappetizingly
1 6.1
tastelessly
1 6.7

Surface Forms

unappetizingly positive

Morphology

unappetizingly = unappetizing (transparent) = un + appetize + ingly

The adverbial form is clearly derived from the adjective 'unappetizing'.

Etymology

Unappetizingly starts with un- meaning 'not' and comes from appetite, which means 'desire to eat'. So unappetizingly describes doing something 'in a way that does not make you want to eat'.