nonglamorous

adjective

non·glam·or·ous | \ ˌnän-ˈglam-rəs

How to pronounce nonglamorous (audio)

, -ˈgla-mə- \

Definition of nonglamorous

: not excitingly attractive : not glamorous : unglamorous a nonglamorous profession

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Recent Examples on the Web Her essay about the real, nonglamorous work of farming is a must-read for anyone who has romanticized the pursuit. — SFChronicle.com, "Our favorite cookbooks of 2019, so far," 21 June 2019

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“Nonglamorous.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nonglamorous. Accessed 28 Feb. 2021.

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