unappetizing
|un-ap-pe-tiz-ing|
B2
/ˌʌnˈæpɪˌtaɪzɪŋ/
not appealing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unappetizing' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'appetizing', which comes from the Latin word 'appetitus', meaning 'desire for'.
Historical Evolution
'appetizing' changed from the Latin word 'appetitus' and eventually became the modern English word 'appetizing'. The prefix 'un-' was added to form 'unappetizing'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'appetizing' meant 'desire for food', but over time, 'unappetizing' evolved to mean 'not appealing to the appetite'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not appealing or attractive to the taste or appetite.
The dish looked unappetizing, so I decided not to try it.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35