unansehnlich
Translation
unsightly, unattractive, plain-looking
Examples
Das alte Gebäude ist ziemlich unansehnlich.
The old building is quite unsightly.
Er trug eine unansehnliche Jacke.
He wore an unattractive jacket.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unsightly sth. is unsightly The graffiti on the wall is unsightly.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hässlich, unschön; Antonyms: ansehnlich, schön, attraktiv
Etymology
From the prefix un- (not) + ansehnlich (handsome, attractive). Ansehnlich comes from the verb ansehen (to look at), so the literal meaning is 'not worth looking at'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'un-see-able' in the sense that it's not pleasant to see. If you can't 'see' it in a good light, it's unansehnlich.