Definitions for unprepossessing
un·pre·pos·sess·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:2.0 / 4 votes

1. unprepossessing, unpresentableadjective

   creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. unprepossessingadjective

   unimpressive or unremarkable; dull and ordinary; nondescript.

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1. unprepossessing

   Unprepossessing refers to something or someone that is not attractive or appealing. It often describes having a plain or dull appearance, or lacking in charm or charisma, hence not likely to create a favorable or positive impression.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:1.5 / 2 votes

1. Unprepossessing

   un-prē-po-zes′ing, adj. not predisposing in one's favour, unpleasing.—adj. Unprepossessed′, not prepossessed or prejudiced.

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1. unprepossessing

   Not coming from wealth. Common working class

   
   

   Submitted by anonymous on May 28, 2019  

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of unprepossessing in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of unprepossessing in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=unprepossessing
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Unprepossessing
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=unprepossessing
5. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=unprepossessing