unerotic

adjective

Definition of uneroticnext
as in unsexy

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Recent Examples of unerotic The director Ninja Thyberg’s new film is graphic yet deeply unerotic. — David Sims, The Atlantic, 19 May 2022 Holbein was sensitive but cautiously unerotic in picturing women, who are usually sombre. — Peter Schjeldahl, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2022 Surprisingly, McKay offers nothing more graphic than that rather unerotic image. — Michael Dirda, Washington Post, 5 Feb. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unerotic
  1. unsexy
  2. decorous
  3. polite
Adjective
  • Cognizant’s Warikoo agreed that is the unsexy core of the problem.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 1 June 2026
  • Perhaps unsexy, their sound free-agent additions and draft addressed any depth concerns.
    — Jacob Robinson, New York Times, 28 May 2026
Definition of unsexy
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  • The press coverage in Austria and Germany had been relatively decorous.
    — William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • This is a lovely, if rather decorous and reverent, tale of an illicit affair that’s unlikely to cause as much noise as Dhont’s last two films.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 22 May 2026
Definition of decorous
Adjective
  • Genuine smiles and laughter Don't read too much into an initial polite smile.
    — Jeff Haden, CNBC, 9 July 2026
  • Poor Frank and Kirsten look on confused, determinedly polite in their insistence that all family members should be welcome.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
Definition of polite

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“Unerotic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unerotic. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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