óæskilegri

óæskilegri is an Icelandic adjective meaning less appetizing or less desirable, used to compare two or more items in terms of appeal or desirability. It is the negated comparative form of æskilegur, which generally means appetizing or appealing, especially regarding food. The prefix ó- signals negation, so óæskilegri literally translates to “less appetizing,” and it is used when contrasting two options.

Morphology and usage: In Icelandic, adjectives form comparatives with a -legri ending; the base æskilegur becomes æskilegri in the masculine singular, and the prefixed form yields óæskilegri. The word is primarily employed in written or formal language such as critiques, reviews, or evaluative prose, though it can appear in speech in explicit comparisons. It describes relative attractiveness or desirability rather than moral or personal characteristics.

Examples and context: The term is suitable for discussing food, meals, or other items that can be evaluated for appeal. It signals a weaker or lesser appeal compared with a reference item. For instance, in a tasting comparison, one might say that one dish is óæskilegri than another.

Related forms and notes: Ó- is a common negating prefix in Icelandic, and æskilegur is the positive form meaning “appetizing” or “desirable.” óæskilegri is the corresponding comparative negation. The expression is most natural in explicit comparative clauses, such as “X er óæskilegri en Y.”