unsexy
adjective
un·sexy
ˌən-ˈsek-sē 
unsexier; unsexiest
: 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 … —
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Do something that is totally unsexy, like verifying the source online of an image on a profile picture or photo.
—Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Martino’s return to Atlanta got plenty of love, too, and LAFC got praise for what some might have seen as an unsexy hire.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Heated Rivalry met us at a very unsexy time in our lives.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The ones that built real infrastructure, attracted real talent, and focused on unsexy fundamentals will survive.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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Susan Tompor, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
Martino’s return to Atlanta got plenty of love, too, and LAFC got praise for what some might have seen as an unsexy hire.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
Heated Rivalry met us at a very unsexy time in our lives.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
The ones that built real infrastructure, attracted real talent, and focused on unsexy fundamentals will survive.
—Judah Taub, semafor.com, 13 Feb. 2026
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“Unsexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsexy. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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