unaesthetic

adjective

ˌən-es-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce unaesthetic (audio)
Definition of unaestheticnext
as in ugly
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense believes that even industrial buildings need not have unaesthetic designs

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Recent Examples of unaesthetic Lamar’s performance of his slanderous mambo was the only real moment of drama and tension amid the Philadelphia Eagles’ unaesthetic beatdown of the Kansas City Chiefs. — Armin Rosen, The Washington Examiner, 25 July 2025 Insufficient split, bent and separated legs and unaesthetic body position are a few of the others that fall under that category. — Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024 Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Palmer’s has gone viral on TikTok as an unaesthetic—yet nourishing and effective—skincare brand. — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024 This manifestly unaesthetic goal might have positioned the Bechers as first-rate architectural historians or even as inventors of the next big thing in heavy industry. — Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 18 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaesthetic
  1. ugly
  2. grotesque
  3. loud
  4. harsh
  5. unpleasant
  6. jarring
Adjective
  • Even when Romanzy goes off on how stupid and ugly Caleb is — and gossips that his parents abandoned him because something must be wrong with him — Mary goes along with it.
    — Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 11 July 2026
  • Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
    — Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 10 July 2026
Definition of ugly
Adjective
  • Unlike traditional mummy films featuring sarcophagi, this version focuses on body horror and themes of grief, framing the daughter’s transformation as a grotesque possession story.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • In the early seasons, Kenny, one of the main characters, is killed in a violent and grotesque way in almost every episode.
    — Lauren Brown West-Rosenthal, Parents, 3 July 2026
Definition of grotesque
Adjective
  • That primary became one of the loudest examples of an ongoing party divide marked by the base's growing frustration with Democratic leaders, particularly in Washington.
    — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 9 July 2026
  • In one video, several loud booms can be heard as a fireball appears behind buildings in the direction of the city’s port.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • Wear rubber gloves because the cleaning ingredients are harsh, and scrub the inside of the oven door.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026
  • Pioneer Girl was considered too harsh about the realities of frontier life.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026
Definition of harsh
Adjective
  • Still, some unpleasant times may loom for the entities that depend on property tax revenue.
    — George Avalos, Mercury News, 6 July 2026
  • Taking the time to clean vent covers also prevents buildup that can lead to unpleasant odors, extra noise, or premature wear on your heating and cooling system.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 6 July 2026
Definition of unpleasant
Adjective
  • That’s why Swift’s appearance jumping up and down courtside at Game 4 felt so jarring.
    — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 3 July 2026
  • The jarring moment caused several dancers to jump aside to avoid being hit.
    — Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Definition of jarring

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“Unaesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaesthetic. Accessed 15 Jul. 2026.

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