A study has rated the opposition leader alongside bad boys AFL footballer Brendan Fevola, golfer Tiger Woods, and actor Russell Crowe, whose partner-appeal is also in the doldrums.
Twelve-hundred women were asked to rank 12 high-profile men on a scale of attributes they either look for, or avoid, in a partner.
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Mr Abbott scored two out of a possible 10 points, on a par with actor Tom Cruise.
Women perceived Mr ABBOTT as being very likely to break promises (51 per cent), having no sense of humour (37 per cent), and lacking charisma.
On the positive side, 71 per cent noted that Mr Abbott is well educated and has financial assets.
George Clooney scored the highest on 6.4, followed by actor Brad Pitt and then Michael Buble.
Taking in other results, Hugh Jackman was the overall most appealing man.
The online study was conducted in June by D&M Research.
