[1680–90; un-1 + inviting]This word is first recorded in the period 1680–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: bull's-eye, mob, reservoir, skyrocket, turnoutun- is a prefix meaning “not,” freely used as an English formative, giving negative oropposite force in adjectives and their derivative adverbs and nouns (unfair; unfairly; unfairness; unfelt; unseen; unfitting; unformed; unheard-of; un-get-at-able), and less freely used in certain other nouns (unrest; unemployment)
Examples of 'uninviting' in a sentence
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She was on her best and most uninviting parade-ground behaviour.
Hilton, John Buxton THE INNOCENTS AT HOME (A SUPERINTENDENT KENWORTHY NOVEL)
Seen through the heavy drizzle, it looked miserable and uninviting.
Harcourt, Palma A MATTER OF CONSCIENCE
The only place to sit is a bit of uninviting wet foam.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They find plenty of flaws - from a leaky bathroom to uninviting dining facilities.
The Sun (2010)
Painting the entire room in one tone will appear uninviting.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
Especially when the light they produce is often cold and uninviting.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
But the whole room has a blue haze and looks cold and uninviting.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
Wiped clean of figures and traffic, they look severe and uninviting.
The Times Literary Supplement (2014)
Wall-to wall-paving will be uninviting, soulless and a wildlife desert.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
The hostels that did were dingy and uninviting.
Times, Sunday Times (2018)
Vandalism of shops, bus stops and public areas makes them unattractive and uninviting.