unsexy

adjective

un·sexy ˌən-ˈsek-sē

unsexier; unsexiest

Synonyms of unsexy next

: not sexy : not sexually suggestive or appealing

a modest, unsexy dress

also : not generally attractive or appealing

… prefer their wine aged and dated, not bottled in an unsexy jug … —

Jaclyn Fierman

unsexily

ˌən-ˈsek-sə-lē

adverb

unsexiness

ˌən-ˈsek-sē-nəs

noun

Examples of unsexy in a Sentence

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The ideology behind this approach, to the extent that there was one, went by a particularly unsexy name: legalism. —

Gal Beckerman, The Atlantic, 13 Dec. 2024 Some of the changes needed to eradicate poverty are small, unsexy bureaucratic adjustments, like local zoning reforms in Lexington and elsewhere. —

Abdallah Fayyad, Vox, 7 Dec. 2018 Who came out on top, and who was left bottoming (in an unsexy, not-kinky way) the seventh installment of Love Is Blind? —

Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2024 The summit hosted panels on reverse logistics, global regulation, ending oversupply — all incredibly unsexy topics, but necessary ones. —

Izzie Ramirez, Vox, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for unsexy