unappealingly
|un-ap-peal-ing-ly|
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/ˌʌnəˈpiːlɪŋli/
(unappealing)
not attractive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unappealingly' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'appealing,' which comes from the Latin 'appellare,' meaning 'to call upon.'
Historical Evolution
'unappealingly' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'appealing,' which itself transformed from the Latin 'appellare' to the modern English 'appeal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'appeal' meant 'to call upon,' but over time, 'appealing' evolved to mean 'attractive,' and 'unappealingly' now means 'in a manner that is not attractive.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not attractive or pleasing.
The dish was unappealingly presented, making it less appetizing.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42