uninviting
|un-in-vit-ing|
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪŋ/
not appealing
Etymology
Etymology Information
'uninviting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'inviting', which comes from the Latin 'invitare', meaning 'to invite'.
Historical Evolution
'inviting' changed from the Latin word 'invitare' and eventually became the modern English word 'inviting'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'inviting' meant 'to call or summon', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'attractive or appealing'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not attractive or appealing.
The house looked uninviting with its broken windows and overgrown garden.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41