unansehnlicher

Unansehnlicher is a German adjective meaning "more unsightly" or "more unattractive" when used to compare appearances. It describes something that provokes a stronger negative visual impression than another object or scene. The form is the comparative of unan­sehnlich.

Etymology: It derives from unan­sehnlich, formed from un- (not) + ansehnlich (worthy of looking at), with the comparative suffix -er producing unan­sehnlicher. The word can modify people, objects, places, or scenes.

Usage: It is commonly found in descriptive writing, journalism, and literary prose. It implies a stronger displeasure with appearance than the simple unan­sehnlich and tends to have a somewhat formal or emphatic tone. In everyday speech, speakers might opt for synonyms such as hässlich or use unan­sehnlicher in informal contexts.

Synonyms and related terms: Synonyms include hässlich, scheußlich; related terms include unansehnlich (the base form) and Unansehnlichkeit (the noun meaning unsightliness). Antonyms include ansehnlich and attraktiv.

Examples: Der Anblick des verfallenen Gebäudes ist unansehnlicher geworden. Dieser Entwurf ist unansehnlicher als der vorige. Der Garten wirkt zunehmend unansehnlicher.