unappetizingly
- adverb
- /ˌʌnˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋli/
- Steamed Pork Dumplings ($5.50): The menu somewhat mysteriously (and unappetizingly) lists this item as "Steamed Meat Dumplings."
Examples
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The meal simmers unappetizingly in the pan.
Fiction book (2000) -
The pasta dish looked unappetizingly overcooked and mushy on the plate.
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The salad sat unappetizingly in the fridge, wilting and turning brown.
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He presented the dessert unappetizingly, with it spilling out of the container.
Synonyms
In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable
In a way that looks plain or unpleasant to others
In a way that looks unattractive or unpleasant
In a way that shows no interest or energy and is very dull
In an unpleasant way, often because it tastes bad or is hard to accept
Antonyms
How Appetizing
Surface Forms
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'.