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单词 unenticing
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unenticingadj.

Brit. /ˌʌnᵻnˈtʌɪsɪŋ/, /ˌʌnɛnˈtʌɪsɪŋ/, U.S. /ˌənᵻnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: un- prefix1, enticing adj.
Etymology: < un- prefix1 + enticing adj.
Unappealing, unattractive; not enticing.
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the mind > attention and judgement > lack of beauty > [adjective] > unattractive
unlustya1425
favourless1594
unpersonable1601
unpromising1632
untaking1683
uninviting1686
uncharming1687
charmless1710
plain-looking1744
unengaging1749
unattracting1776
unprepossessing1790
unattractive1813
attractionless1832
unappealing1846
unsweet1866
unwinning1890
unfaceable1899
unenticing1914
schlubby1968
mug2009
1914 W. Locke in Harper's Bazar Aug. 22/3 Mountains..were made for goats and cascades and lunatics..and the more jagged and unenticing they are, the greater is their specious air of stupendousness.
1948 D. Welch Brave & Cruel 95 I wondered that Mr. Mellon could show such fondness for Phyllis; she seemed so very unenticing to me.
1978 Observer 16 Apr. 38/1 The furniture was unenticing, but some American dealer would take a 40-foot container of assorted items.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, June 2018; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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