unappeal
/ʌnˈæpɪl/ · un.ap.peal
verb
- To make something less attractive or appealing. The new design unappealed to the target audience, resulting in a decline in sales.
- To appeal against or challenge a decision or ruling. The company unappealed the court's decision, accepting the fine and penalties.
noun
- The act of making something less attractive or appealing. The unappeal of the product was due to its poor marketing strategy.
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Did you know? The word 'unappeal' is often used in legal contexts, where it refers to the act of appealing against a decision or ruling. This usage is a direct result of the word's evolution from its original sense of 'to call away' to its modern sense of 'to challenge or dispute a decision'.