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
Composed of un- (not) + ansehnlich (attractive, presentable). Ansehnlich is derived from ansehen (to look at), so it literally means 'not look-at-able'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'ansehen' (to see/look at). Something that is 'un-see-ly' or unsightly.