unpresentable

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pre⋅sent⋅a⋅ble

[pri-zen-tuh-buh

–adjective

1.	that may be presented.

2.	suitable or socially acceptable in appearance, dress, manners, etc., as for being introduced into society: a presentable young man.

3.	of sufficiently good, clothed, or clean appearance; fit to be seen: Are you presentable now?

Origin:
1400–50; late ME; see present ² , -able

Related forms:

pre⋅sent⋅a⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, pre⋅sent⋅a⋅ble⋅ness, noun

pre⋅sent⋅a⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
2. becoming, proper, acceptable.

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unpresentable
adjective
creating an unfavorable or neutral first impression [syn: unprepossessing]

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