unprepossessing appearance
Frequency: 2.00.5 per million words
not attractive or appealing to the eye
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Examples (10)
- Despite his unprepossessing appearance, he was a brilliant and charismatic leader.
- The building had a rather unprepossessing appearance, but the interior was stunning.
- She was chosen for the role because of her talent, not in spite of her unprepossessing appearance.
- The hero of the novel is a man of unprepossessing appearance who possesses extraordinary courage.
- Don't be deceived by the fruit's unprepossessing appearance; it's incredibly delicious.
- He was initially overlooked due to his unprepossessing appearance and quiet demeanor.
- Her unprepossessing appearance concealed a sharp intellect and a wicked sense of humor.
- The small, unassuming restaurant has an unprepossessing appearance but serves the best food in town.
- Many great minds throughout history were known to have a somewhat unprepossessing appearance.
- The antique shop was filled with treasures, each with a story that belied its often unprepossessing appearance.