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Unattractive Quotes

On feeling unattractive, vanity, and moping.

This set gathers quotes on feeling unattractive, including a memory of being an 11-year-old girl who felt too tall and awkward, and a preference for being seen as nuts rather than unattractive. See more on Appearance quotes for a wider view of the theme.

No 11-year-old girl wants to be 5-10. I always felt big and unattractive.

Quotes by Sheri L. Dew

I would rather be nuts than unattractive.

Quotes by Russell Smith

There's nothing so unattractive as vanity... particularly male vanity.

Quotes by Rafe Spall

I tell people to monitor their self-pity. Self-pity is very unattractive.

Quotes by Patty Duke

Appearance Quotes

Moping is an unattractive attribute in a man.

Quotes by Graydon Carter

The conventionality of the English is something I find unattractive - the whole lack of joy in the physical.

Quotes by Denholm Elliott

I have a tendency to hire people who tend to be unattractive to the studios. Maybe this is a bad idea.

Quotes by Charlie Kaufman

I'm always more attracted to the unattractive.

Quotes by Amy Sedaris

Frequently Asked Questions

What do these unattractive quotes actually talk about?
They cover childhood body-image worries, a preference for being thought odd over unattractive, and criticism of vanity and moping as unappealing traits.
Are these quotes only about physical appearance?
Not entirely. Several are more about attitude and behavior, like vanity or sulking, than about looks themselves.
Why do people look up quotes about feeling unattractive?
Many are searching for words that validate awkward or insecure moments, especially from adolescence, in a way that feels honest rather than falsely reassuring.
Is male vanity a specific theme here?
Yes, one quote calls out male vanity in particular as an unattractive trait, a slightly less common angle than appearance-focused quotes usually take.
Where should I go for more on this theme?
Check Identity quotes for how self-image connects to a broader sense of who we are.

Two quotes single out vanity, especially male vanity, as the least attractive trait of all, alongside a note that moping doesn't help a man's case either. For related reflections, browse Insecurity quotes.