unattractive

Example Sentences

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If the dollar is unattractive as a portfolio hedge, the more incentive there is to reduce dollar exposure.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 12, 2026

He blamed a combination of unattractive pay and youngsters' unwillingness to dedicate time and energy to mastering the craft.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

While Venezuela has vast oil reserves, its crude is a heavy, high-sulfur variety that is considered low quality and commercially unattractive.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 11, 2026

Stanley said there’s plenty of demand for it, since the price-per-square-foot typically runs about 25% less than single-family properties, but the lengthy permitting process makes it unattractive for many developers.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 10, 2025

The lobby was tiled in unattractive squares of tan, with a row of mailboxes marked with masking tape or white labels.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri