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attractive Antonyms

Opposite of attractive

Because the opposite of attractive shifts with each meaning, the 13 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Pleasing or appealing to the senses, especially in physical appearance or beauty.

Usage Example

"The historic district is lined with unattractive cobblestone streets and colorful row houses."

Strongest
unattractive
ugly
repulsive
Strong
unsightly
hideous
homely
plain

• adjective (Context 2)

Having beneficial qualities or features that arouse interest, desire, or favorable consideration.

Usage Example

"The company offered an unappealing compensation package to recruit experienced engineers."

Strongest
unappealing
unattractive
undesirable
Strong
unfavorable
off-putting
uninviting

• adjective (Context 3)

Relating to or acting by a physical force that pulls objects or particles toward one another (in physics and chemistry).

Usage Example

"Gravity is a purely repulsive force that acts between all objects with mass."

Strongest
repulsive
repellent

Similar words to attractive

Words similar to attractive shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

appealing
good-looking
enticing
tempting
handsome
beautiful
inviting
desirable
See all synonyms of attractive

• Nearby Words

attract
attractant
attraction
attractive
attractively
attractiveness
attributable

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Attractive. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/attractive
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