The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 12 letter word UNATTRACTIVE
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What does UNATTRACTIVE mean?
UNATTRACTIVE noun- An aesthetically unattractive person
- Not handsome or beautiful or appealing.
- Lacking the power to attract interest.