unhandsome

Examples

• All

• Summer studied the fathomless black eyes, the unhandsome, powerfully magnetic face, the wide shoulders, and the rough black hair.

  Fiction book (1995)

• While he was not unhandsome, there was in Fell's look nothing that strived to please.

  Fiction book (1993)

• I estimate my height to be about five feet, eleven inches, and although I am not unhandsome, I have an anxious, somewhat fixed expression.

  Fiction book (2001)

• He had a pleasant face, in a reliable, unhandsome way, and his warm brown eyes and easy smile made Amy want to believe the best in him.

  Fiction book (1995)

• Magnus was a short, unhandsome man with small, dark, attentive eyes, a small round head, steel-rimmed glasses, a bald forehead, and stubby hands.

  Fiction book (1992)

• He was considered unhandsome by many, but his kindness and intelligence made him truly attractive.

• Despite being unhandsome, she carried herself with confidence that drew people in.

• Although he had an unhandsome face, his charming personality overshadowed his appearance.

Synonyms

H

hideous

vsunhandsome

171 5.1

Very ugly and likely to make people feel shocked or disgusted

is the less strong word for not being attractive or charming

U

unattractive

vsunhandsome

37 1.8

Not pleasant to look at or to the senses

is the same idea using a different adjective

U

unappealing

vsunhandsome

15 4.1

Not attractive, pleasant, or interesting

is narrower, applying mainly to physical appearance and charm

U

unsightly

vsunhandsome

15 4.5

Unpleasant to look at

is the broader negative, not only about a bad visual effect

H

homely

vsunhandsome

• Offensive

9 6.7

Not attractive to look at

is the general lack of beauty without stressing plain homeliness

U

unsexy

vsunhandsome

• NSFW

4 5.3

Not sexually attractive or exciting to most people

is the nonsexual term, applying to ordinary looks and charm

F

fugly

vsunhandsome

• Offensive

3 9.9

Very ugly in an informal, rude way

is the neutral non-slang description for lack of beauty or charm

C

charmless

vsunhandsome

2 4.2

Not pleasant or attractive

is the negative about looks and beauty, not mainly about manner

U

ugly as sin

vsunhandsome

• Offensive

2 7.2

Very unpleasant to look at or to be with

is the mild negative, stating absence of beauty without strong insult

U

unprepossessing

vsunhandsome

1 8.2

Not attractive or impressive to look at

is the broader negative about overall looks, not just first impressions

U

unbeautiful

vsunhandsome

1 6.2

Not attractive in looks or style

is the general negative term focusing on lack of beauty

I

ill-favored

vsunhandsome

• US

1 8.0

Not attractive to look at, especially in the face

is about general lack of beauty rather than face-specific ugliness

U

unlovely

vsunhandsome

1 6.0

Not attractive and unpleasant to see or hear

is the plain negative for not being attractive

U

unpretty

vsunhandsome

1 5.0

Not pleasant to look at or to be part of

is the neutral negative focused on looks rather than situation

U

uncharming

vsunhandsome

1 4.5

Not pleasant to be with or attractive to look at

is focused on physical lack of beauty rather than absence of charm

U

unaesthetic

vsunhandsome

1 8.1

Not pleasant to look at

is the everyday negative about looks, not the technical taste judgment

U

unalluring

vsunhandsome

6.8

Not attractive or interesting

is about plain lack of beauty rather than missing romantic appeal

U

unfavored

vsunhandsome

• US

5.3

Not attractive to look at

is the neutral description of lacking beauty rather than a social judgment

U

unseductive

vsunhandsome

7.3

Not attractive in a romantic or sexual way

is broader, covering general beauty not only sexual attraction

Antonyms

B

beautiful

∞ 1.0

Pleasant to see, hear, or think about

H

handsome

627 1.0

Being attractive, like a tall man or an elegant room

How Unattractive

ugly

866 1.0

unhandsome

1 6.6

homely

• Offensive

9 6.7

plain

50 2.5

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology