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Preposition after adjective

Unattractive to or unattractive for?

Unattractive is normally followed by to when describing who does not find something appealing.

Quick answer

Which is correct after unattractive?

Use unattractive to someone or something. Unattractive for is not usually the standard adjective pattern, although for can introduce a separate purpose phrase in a sentence.

unattractive to investors
unattractive to young voters
The design is unattractive for a luxury brand.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
unattractive to + person or group

Describing lack of appeal

Use to before the people or groups who do not like or want something.

unattractive to tourists
unattractive to employers
2
financially unattractive to + group

Talking about poor financial appeal

This pattern is common in business and economics.

financially unattractive to lenders
economically unattractive to developers
3
unattractive + for + purpose

Using for as a separate purpose phrase

For may describe suitability or purpose, not the complement selected by unattractive.

The colour scheme looks unattractive for a children's product
The layout seems unattractive for modern offices

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
unattractive to
The offer was unattractive to buyers.
Standard pattern meaning not appealing to someone.
unattractive for
The design appears unattractive for a travel website.
For introduces a purpose or context, not the usual complement after unattractive.
attractive to
Flexible hours are attractive to employees.
The opposite meaning with the same preposition pattern.

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using for as the direct complement

Use to when naming who finds something unattractive.

✕ The plan is unattractive for investors. ✓ The plan is unattractive to investors.

Using unattractive with objects incorrectly

The adjective describes lack of appeal, not active dislike.

✓ The product is unattractive to consumers.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. The proposal seems unattractive ___ local businesses.
2. The layout looks unattractive ___ a luxury hotel website.
3. Flexible schedules are attractive ___ many employees.

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Frequently asked questions

What preposition usually follows unattractive?

The standard preposition is to.

Is unattractive for wrong?

It is usually not the direct adjective pattern, but for can introduce a separate purpose or context phrase.

Can unattractive describe business decisions?

Yes. It is common in finance and business contexts, such as unattractive to investors.

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