1. not visually attractive or charming; lacking scenic beauty

Examples

• The industrial area was unpicturesque with its smokestacks and concrete buildings.
• Despite the unpicturesque surroundings, the restaurant served excellent food.
• The highway cut through an unpicturesque stretch of abandoned lots.
• She found the modern housing development rather unpicturesque compared to the old village.
• The unpicturesque strip mall lacked any architectural charm.
• Even unpicturesque locations can have their own unique character.