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Recent Examples of unchic
Emily Ratajkowski Makes the Case for Techy Earphones Tech accessories are often very unchic.
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Vogue, 3 Oct. 2019
Under other circumstances, this hour might have seemed unchic, even geriatric, but these were unusual circumstances indeed.
—Lesley M.m. Blume, Town & Country, 15 July 2016
Vogue, 3 Oct. 2019
Under other circumstances, this hour might have seemed unchic, even geriatric, but these were unusual circumstances indeed.
—Lesley M.m. Blume, Town & Country, 15 July 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchic
Adjective
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More to Explore Many of the human props—canes, top hats, desks—used in primate taxidermy became unfashionable in the first half of the nineteenth century, but there were still throwbacks.—
Matthew Wills,
JSTOR Daily,
18 May 2026
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In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Novak stars as the unfashionable businessman Jay Ravitz.—
Jack Smart,
PEOPLE,
6 May 2026
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Everything looks like it’s being optimized for sales volume, which is inherently uncool.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
3 June 2026
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The look is giving middle-aged uncool dad.—
Antonia Blyth,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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Their outmoded style, with its seriousness and corniness, its big acting choices and low budgets, is basically impossible to recreate without falling into parody.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
19 June 2026
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Embossed business cards, account ledgers, bins of bolts at the hardware store—all are pleasurable physical artifacts that have been more or less outmoded by technology.—
Kyle Chayka,
New Yorker,
17 June 2026
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The job itself may also be seen as unattractive given recent events.—
Austin Horn,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Do most people get sufficient calories, even if the food is unattractive?—
David Frum,
The Atlantic,
17 June 2026
Adjective
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Like sparks igniting, the result is a piece that feels alive with energy rather than a dowdy relic of the past.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
17 May 2026
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Reed was not the typical dowdy or frumpy critic.—
Duane Byrge,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2026
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But while practical, it’s understated enough for everyday wear without making your outfits look frumpy or unstylish.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Dec. 2025
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Only this time, Trump’s ambush was far more clearly choreographed, and thus somewhat less unstylish.—
Jonny Steinberg,
Time,
22 May 2025
Adjective
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Going back more than half a century, the out party (which is to say the one not in the White House) has gained an average of more than two dozen House seats in the midterm election.—
Mark Barabak,
Mercury News,
20 June 2026
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Premium large formats have skyrocketed in popularity since COVID, in part because the larger-than-life screens help distinguish the out-of-the-home moviegoing experience.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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With nothing but the season at stake, Georgia won in a fashion most unbecoming a team that leads Division I in home runs.—
Ken Sugiura,
AJC.com,
17 June 2026
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Internal affairs probe found multiple policy violations An internal investigation found Mercer violated four department policies, including dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming of an officer.—
Andrea Lucia,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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“Unchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchic. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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