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unseductive

unseductive

7.3
Not attractive in a romantic or sexual way
  • adjective
  • /ˌʌn.sɪˈdʌk.tɪv/
translation icon : poco seductor
  • The presentation was so dry and unseductive that many attendees lost interest.

Examples

  • She found his personality quite unseductive, despite his good looks.

  • The clothing line was criticized for being unseductive and lacking style.

  • That means that the more time that you spend online, the more and more unseductive and unattractive, I suppose the real world looks.

Synonyms

unattractive
vsunseductive
16 2.5

Not interesting or likely to make people want it

focuses more on missing seductive or alluring qualities rather than broad desirability
unappealing
vsunseductive
15 4.1

Not attractive, pleasant, or interesting

is more about missing seductive or alluring qualities specifically
unsexy
vsunseductive
  • NSFW
4 5.3

Not sexually attractive or exciting to most people

is about lacking seductive allure rather than specifically sexual appeal
unglamorous
vsunseductive
4 5.4

Not attractive or exciting and often plain

is about missing seductive allure rather than absence of status or glamour
charmless
vsunseductive
2 4.2

Not pleasant or attractive

points specifically to missing seductive allure rather than plain charm
uninviting
vsunseductive
2 4.6

Not pleasant or welcoming and likely to keep people away

is more about lacking seductive attraction than being simply unwelcoming
unprepossessing
vsunseductive
1 8.2

Not attractive or impressive to look at

is about lacking seductive attraction rather than only a weak first impression
unlovely
vsunseductive
1 6.0

Not attractive and unpleasant to see or hear

stresses missing seductive appeal rather than simple lack of beauty
unhandsome
vsunseductive
1 6.6

Not attractive to look at

centres on missing seductive charm rather than conventional looks
uncharming
vsunseductive
1 4.5

Not pleasant to be with or attractive to look at

highlights absence of tempting or seductive qualities rather than rudeness
uncute
vsunseductive
  • Informal
1 7.0

Not attractive or charming in an obvious way

focuses on absence of seductive allure rather than missing cuteness
unalluring
vsunseductive
6.8

Not attractive or interesting

is narrower, stressing absence of seductive attraction rather than general charm
unfavored
vsunseductive
  • US
5.3

Not attractive to look at

focuses on absence of seductiveness rather than just plain appearance
glamourless
vsunseductive
5.5

Looks plain and not attractive or exciting

is narrower, stressing missing seductive pull rather than general glamour

Antonyms

seductive
  • NSFW
56 5.5

Causes someone to feel attracted and want something or do something

How Seductive

irresistible
88 3.8
seductive
  • NSFW
56 5.5
attractive
680 1.0
unseductive
7.3
plain
50 2.5

Surface Forms

unseductive positive

Morphology

unseductive = seductive (transparent) = un + seduct + ive

The adjective 'seductive' means 'tempting' or 'attractive', and 'un-' simply negates that meaning, a straightforward derivation for learners.

Etymology

Unseductive begins with un- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from seductive, which comes from a root meaning 'to lead', the same idea you see in conduct. So, unseductive means 'not attractive or tempting' because it does not 'lead' people toward it.