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.
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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
The way that it is shot is not unaesthetic.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023
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
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
The way that it is shot is not unaesthetic.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023
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
Adjective
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The only debate is which of his five interceptions against LSU was the ugliest and/or costliest in a 20-10 loss.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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The results were ugly and caused lasting damage to our citizens' livelihoods and our city's reputation.—
Ted Wheeler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just as scary as the grotesque creatures outside are the factionalism and paranoia of the residents inside.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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Nwodim’s work here is graceful, ceding some big laughs to Edebiri (and her grotesque wound makeup) while locking in to her (slightly) less ridiculous character with hilarious conviction.—
Jesse Hassenger,
Vulture,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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McIlroy received the loudest cheers of the day as his eagle shot dropped in on the par 5.—
Caoimhe O'Neill,
New York Times,
14 Sep. 2025
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And instead of Mulder talking about his fond memories playing for the A’s in Oakland, a loud and repeating beep echoed through the public address system.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Oysters inspired the researchers because of their remarkable ability to attach to rocks, bridge pilings, or even each other in the harsh underwater environment.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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But the rules of the Long Walk are harsh and the stakes could not be higher.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Just the prospect of interacting with that person can be unpleasant or feel draining.—
Josh Davis,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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One unpleasant but necessary aspect of board service is disciplinary action against unneighborly behavior by members.—
Kelly G. Richardson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Two events led to a new direction The pastor pointed to two jarring events in March 2019 that led the congregation to its current place.—
Sophie Carson,
jsonline.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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Set up familiar spaces – Arrange furniture and pet belongings in a similar way in the new home to make the transition less jarring.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Unaesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaesthetic. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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