unsexy

adjective

un·​sexy ˌən-ˈsek-sē How to pronounce unsexy (audio)
unsexier; unsexiest
Synonyms of unsexynext
: not sexy : not sexually suggestive or appealing
a modest, unsexy outfit
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 How to pronounce unsexy (audio)
adverb
unsexiness
ˌən-ˈsek-sē-nəs How to pronounce unsexy (audio)
noun

Examples of unsexy in a Sentence

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Brand cohesion, data hygiene, governance and integration are the unsexy infrastructure that rarely makes headlines. — Chris Koehler, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026 The Love Hypothesis Rated R for language, brief nudity and painfully unsexy dialogue. — Chris Azzopardi, New York Times, 23 Sep. 2026 Guests are expecting the barrage of unsexy medical tests—in fact, many have already done their research. — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 23 Aug. 2026 Our strategy starts with a decidedly unsexy approach—dollar-cost averaging, or DCA. — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unsexy

Word History

First Known Use

1959, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of unsexy was in 1959

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“Unsexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsexy. Accessed 28 Oct. 2026.

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