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unappetizingly

unappetizingly

6.1
In a way that makes food look or taste bad
  • adverb
  • /ˌʌnˈæpɪtaɪzɪŋli/
translation icon : 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
5 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
unpalatably
vsunappetizingly
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
insipidly
vsunappetizingly
8.3

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

is broader, meaning not appealing or attractive beyond blandness
unappealingly
vsunappetizingly
6.1

In a way that looks unattractive or unpleasant

is narrower, stressing lack of appeal especially for eating or tasting

Antonyms

In a way that makes food look or smell tempting

How Appetizing

deliciously
19 2.3
unappetizingly
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'.