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 an unpleasant way, often because it tastes bad or is hard to accept
In a way that shows no interest or energy and is very dull
In a way that looks unattractive or unpleasant
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'.