as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
chose a bizarrely unstylish hairstyle for the Halloween party
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Recent Examples of unstylish
The piece is an antique that wasn't fashionable for many decades, but many jewels once considered fussy or unstylish have now been embraced again.
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Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
Slippery soles, cold toes, and unstylish footwear should be avoided at all costs.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022
Hearing aids aren't cool: From Bluetooth capabilities to jewelry and charms, Dorn hopes to bust the myth that hearing aids are unstylish.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2022
The alternative of using a single mirror would require a thick lens—resulting in bulky, unstylish AR glasses.
—Ari Grobman, Forbes, 19 July 2022
Bug jackets or head nets are unstylish but effective, and splashing on some deet makes a difference, too.
—Eva Holland, Outside Online, 22 June 2020
But apart from that, mask aversion may center on the fact that masks can look unstylish or be uncomfortable depending on the shape of one’s face.
—Erin Blakemore, National Geographic, 10 July 2020
The series, which starred America Ferrera as an ambitious, but unstylish, writer working at a fashion magazine, ran for four seasons.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 8 Jan. 2020
Many wear running shoes, but some are barefoot, and almost all have slumped posture and unstylish haircuts.
—Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2015
Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023
Slippery soles, cold toes, and unstylish footwear should be avoided at all costs.
—Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022
Hearing aids aren't cool: From Bluetooth capabilities to jewelry and charms, Dorn hopes to bust the myth that hearing aids are unstylish.
—Sara M Moniuszko, USA TODAY, 27 Sep. 2022
The alternative of using a single mirror would require a thick lens—resulting in bulky, unstylish AR glasses.
—Ari Grobman, Forbes, 19 July 2022
Bug jackets or head nets are unstylish but effective, and splashing on some deet makes a difference, too.
—Eva Holland, Outside Online, 22 June 2020
But apart from that, mask aversion may center on the fact that masks can look unstylish or be uncomfortable depending on the shape of one’s face.
—Erin Blakemore, National Geographic, 10 July 2020
The series, which starred America Ferrera as an ambitious, but unstylish, writer working at a fashion magazine, ran for four seasons.
—Kaitlin Reilly, refinery29.com, 8 Jan. 2020
Many wear running shoes, but some are barefoot, and almost all have slumped posture and unstylish haircuts.
—Alexander George, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2015
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstylish
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The defense also highlighted that specific allegations about inappropriate touching weren’t made until late November 2019 during the investigation.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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This shift would enable regulators to identify and address issues promptly–whether inappropriate coding patterns or emerging care delivery challenges – through gradual, annual adjustments rather than dramatic overhauls.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Marino is an eclectic collector, often choosing unfashionable objects like cookie jars, or Renaissance and Baroque bronzes.Miles Socha, WWD, 5 Dec. 2024
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In a squad enriched with European pedigree, Cash is one of the more unfashionable players, less flashy, more functional.Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024
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Human services settings can suffer tremendously from unsuitable employees, who may jeopardize the health, safety or dignity of those in their care.Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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That alone makes rainbow eucalyptus unsuitable for most yards, but this Southeast Asia native is also an invasive pest in the southernmost portions of the U.S. To avoid issues, some people are growing rainbow eucalyptus indoors.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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The toy maker advised parents that the label was incorrect and directed consumers who had already purchased the product to discard its packaging and contact Mattel Customer Service.Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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But the chances of an offer shared with applicants interested in NYC Lab School for Collaborative Studies and Millennium High School were incorrect due to an error in the programs’ seat availability.Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 5 Dec. 2024
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World-renowned for its cashmere, buttery leather, and tailored wool, Italian winter fashion leaves no room for dowdy sweatpants and sweatshirts.Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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In contrast to the depictions of suffragists as dowdy old maids, the woman portrayed in this postcard is conventionally attractive and fashionably dressed.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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Begiristain is being shown up not for signing bad players but for letting the wrong ones leave.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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There’s nothing wrong with that New Year’s Eve drone show, or occasional other artistic and creative displays.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
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The arms are still the most inelegant part of the Focals, but that’s where most of the magic happens.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2018
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Jerry’s shock-and-awe ground invasion is positively inelegant compared to Cannon’s method of subjugating populations.Katie Rife, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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This squishy, reusable, doughnut-sized ring made of silicone has a super tacky surface that grabs fur while tumbling around with clothes and pet bedding in your washer and dryer, then releases it into drains and vents.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 12 hours, until the surface of the filet feels dry, not tacky, and has a shiny appearance.The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Unstylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstylish. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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