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unprepossessing

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pre⋅pos⋅sess⋅ing

  [pree-puh-zes-ing]
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–adjective
that impresses favorably; engaging or attractive: a confident and prepossessing young man.
Origin:
1635–45; prepossess + -ing 2

Related forms:
pre⋅pos⋅sess⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
pre⋅pos⋅sess⋅ing⋅ness, noun
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un·pre·pos·sess·ing   (ŭn'prē-pə-zěs'ĭng)   
adj.  Not overtly impressive; unremarkable; nondescript: an unprepossessing little hotel.
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