uninviting

adjective

un·​in·​vit·​ing ˌən-in-ˈvī-tiŋ How to pronounce uninviting (audio)
Synonyms of uninvitingnext
: not appealing or attractive : not inviting
a bleak, uninviting landscape
an uninviting manner
uninvitingly adverb

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If your home feels cold, stark, or uninviting, then the problem might not be your furniture or paint colors. — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 14 June 2026 Dust, pollen, mildew and months of neglect can leave chairs, tables and cushions looking tired and uninviting. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026 Certain countertop colors, like stark white or mud brown, can make kitchens feel outdated or uninviting. — The Spruce, 30 June 2026 People dress up, get together and celebrate in spite of the frigid, uninviting weather. — Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uninviting

Word History

First Known Use

1686, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of uninviting was in 1686

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