モテない

i-adjective

unpopular; not well-liked; unattractive

Describes someone who is not popular, especially in romantic or social contexts. Often used self-deprecatingly or humorously. The glosses 'nerdish' and 'unwelcome' are less common translations; the core meaning is lack of popularity or appeal.

See also: モテる · 持てる (もてる)

• 彼かれは全ぜん然ぜんモテない。

  He's not popular at all.

• モテない自じ分ぶんを変かえたい。

  I want to change my unpopular self.