Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unprepossessing
Adjective
/ˌʌn.priː.pəˈzɛs.ɪŋ/
Definition
Not attractive or appealing in appearance.
Examples
- The house was unprepossessing, with its old paint and overgrown garden.
- Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he was known for his brilliant mind.
- Her unprepossessing manner masked a deep reservoir of talent.
Meaning
The term refers to something or someone that does not create a particularly good impression or is not visually striking.
Synonyms
- Unattractive
- Ordinary
- Plain
- Unremarkable
- Unsightly
