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unaesthetic

adjective

ˌən-es-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce unaesthetic (audio)
Definition of unaestheticnext
as in loud
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. loud
  2. grotesque
  3. ugly
  4. harsh
  5. jarring
  6. unpleasant
Adjective
  • Seattle’s defense is intact, and traveling across three time zones to play in that loud stadium will be a challenge for the Patriots.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • And when the city gets loud, Central Park's quieter southeast corner is 10 blocks north.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of loud
Adjective
  • So grotesque that even the DP and the focus puller were disturbed.
    — Ritesh Mehta, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The bizarre and grotesque outcome is that the repressiveness of the state proves to be its own reward.
    — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of grotesque
Adjective
  • But the core four aren’t the only transplants from Woodsboro, as Ghostface soon rears its ugly head, directly targeting them and whomever else is caught up in their orbit.
    — Michael Lee Simpson, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Especially if ugly seasons like last year pile up and the problem continues to snowball.
    — James Mirtle, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of ugly
Adjective
  • Avoid acidic cleaners like vinegar or lemon, as well as harsh chemicals and abrasive tools, to protect the glaze.
    — Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 5 Sep. 2026
  • The frustration within the Democratic caucus immediately prompted some calls for harsh consequences.
    — Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of harsh
Adjective
  • That’s part of why the 14-point spread in favor of Iowa is so jarring.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Lu added that if 90% of a film was generated by AI, a real human performance could appear jarring.
    — Ling Wei, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of jarring
Adjective
  • Self-interrogation, of course, is often unpleasant and is not a prescription that is likely to sell many books.
    — Meghan O’Gieblyn, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026
  • There was a lot of work on the medical cases to make the investigations complex and realistic, but there was also an entry point built around a strong, funny, unpleasant character, completely at odds with her return to her roots.
    — Roberto Prieto, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of unpleasant

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“Unaesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaesthetic. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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