What is another word for uninviting?

Pronunciation: [ˌʌnɪnvˈa͡ɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

When something is uninviting, it gives off a sense of apathy or disinterest, prompting people to avoid it. Synonyms for uninviting include unwelcoming, repellent, uninspiring, unwelcoming, dreary, inhospitable, drab, unfriendly, bleak, cheerless, and unappealing. Something unwelcoming or repellent initially repels people and causes them to avoid it. When something is uninspiring or unappealing, it doesn't evoke excitement or interest from people. An inhospitable environment provokes discomfort or unease. Thus, these synonyms demonstrate different shades of meaning to the word "uninviting," but all portray something that is not welcoming or attractive.

What are the hypernyms for Uninviting?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for uninviting?

Uninviting is a term that typically refers to something unwelcoming, dull or unpleasant. Its opposite is inviting, which denotes something welcoming, attractive, and hospitable. Other antonyms to uninviting include welcoming, alluring, pleasant, friendly, appealing, enticing, charming, delightful, and attractive. An inviting atmosphere can be created by using warm colors, soft lighting, comfortable furniture, and tasteful decor. A person can appear more welcoming and friendly by smiling, being attentive, and using open body language. In general, an inviting environment can help improve one's mood, promote relaxation, and encourage social interaction.

What are the antonyms for Uninviting?

Usage examples for Uninviting

If we cannot now desire what Christ offers, if we have no appetite for it, if all that He speaks of seems uninviting and dreary, then this is symptomatic of a fatal loss of appetite on our part.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Gospel of St. John, Vol. I"
Marcus Dods
It was growing shadowy, but it looked horribly comfortless, and the few dishes that were still scattered about the table bore the remnants of a singularly uninviting meal.
"A Prairie Courtship"
Harold Bindloss
And not only the sordid gambling, such as that in which Mr. Skinner and his boon companions indulged, with dirty packs of cards, in a low room where the mice scampered about behind the loose boards, and the whole aspect was uninviting; but, alas!
"Little Miss Joy"
Emma Marshall

Famous quotes with Uninviting

  • Its language is as bare as a monk's cell, and as uninviting.
    Clifford Longley
  • Alas! It is well written, "The road to eminence lies through the cheap and exceedingly uninviting eating-houses."
    Ernest Bramah

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