unwinning

From Wiktionary, the free dictionary
Jump to navigation Jump to search

English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

un- +‎ winning

Adjective[edit]

unwinning (comparative more unwinning, superlative most unwinning)

  1. Not winning; unattractive.
    • 1836, The Christian Examiner, volume 19, page 263:
      However, he quickly showed that he was an agent, and he made in the end a very indiscreet speech, in a most unwinning style.
Retrieved from "https://en.wiktionary.org/w/index.php?title=unwinning&oldid=72785074"