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Etymology

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un- +‎ winning

Adjective

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unwinning (comparative more unwinning, superlative most unwinning)

  1. Not winning; unattractive.
    • 1836, The Christian Examiner, volume 19, page 263:
      However, he quickly showed that he was an agent, and he made in the end a very indiscreet speech, in a most unwinning style.