Unprepossessing (adjective)

Not attractive or appealing in appearance.

Origin:

Late 17th century; formed from the prefix un- and the adjective "possessing".

Examples:

1. The building was small and unprepossessing.
2. He was an unprepossessing man with a shy demeanor.
3. The book was unremarkable and its cover was unprepossessing.
4. The unremarkable neighborhood was full of unprepossessing houses.
5. The unprepossessing hotel was located in an area with few attractions.