unchic

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Recent Examples of unchic Emily Ratajkowski Makes the Case for Techy Earphones Tech accessories are often very unchic. 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
  • While some of France’s important estates have sold out, diversified internationally, or even pursued potentially short-sighted revenue streams, Guigal has continued along its own path, quietly expanding their reach through a series of deliberate but seemingly unfashionable local acquisitions.
    Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Superman wraps these deeply unfashionable themes and aspirations in the pomp, spectacle, and humor that are Gunn’s superhero trademark (see: the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, easily among the best of Marvel Comics’ cinematic offerings).
    Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Posing too hard in each snap was uncool; Snapchat was meant to be unfiltered, that is until filters came out.
    Annabelle Canela, Parents, 12 Sep. 2025
  • When has Kevin Hart ever endorsed something uncool?
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 31 July 2025
Adjective
  • Until Uber and Lyft arrived, ride-seekers were reliant on outmoded taxicab operations.
    The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
  • This has been attributed in part to surging loads from artificial intelligence data centers, as well as outmoded energy infrastructure.
    Hugh Cameron, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • An office tower may look unattractive on paper because vacancy is high, but a closer look could reveal that the property sits in a desirable submarket poised for growth, or that new infrastructure, universities or medical centers are about to create long-term tenants.
    Jack Mullen, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Trump has long said wind power turbines are unattractive and endanger birds, and that solar installations take up too much land.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Defense leaders have sat on their hands, refusing to acknowledge the need for dowdy, run-of-the-mill tankers.
    Craig Hooper, Forbes.com, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Jennifer Jason Leigh plays Catherine as hopelessly dowdy, bumbling, and awkward, even within the confines of her own drawing room.
    Elle Carroll, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Hoka Women’s Kaha 2 GTX Waterproof Hiking Boots Hiking boots don’t need to be frumpy and unstylish—just look at this adorable pair that’s now up to 59 percent off just in time for the Fourth of July.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
  • Only this time, Trump’s ambush was far more clearly choreographed, and thus somewhat less unstylish.
    Jonny Steinberg, Time, 22 May 2025
Adjective
  • On second-and-goal from the 6-yard line, Prescott found Pickens on a quick out route that just reached over the end zone for the go-ahead score.
    Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Payton needs to out-coach Shane Steichen.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • CeeDee Lamb’s late drops were unbecoming of a receiver of his caliber and likely cost his team a massive upset.
    Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The folks at Fox (News) are like, ‘Oh, this is so unbecoming of a governor.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2025

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“Unchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchic. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.

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