UNFASHIONABLE Synonyms: 86 Similar and Opposite Words

unfashionable

adjective

ˌən-ˈfa-sh(ə-)nə-bəl

Definition of unfashionable

as in inappropriate

marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste an old and unfashionable jacket that someone had donated to charity

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Recent Examples of unfashionable In a country where air conditioning is both uncommon and unfashionable, many have sought relief by swimming, despite the danger involved. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 24 June 2026 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 In The Devil Wears Prada 2, Novak stars as the unfashionable businessman Jay Ravitz. — Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026 Gilberto and Kleberson formed an unfashionable midfield duo largely unknown outside Brazil. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 15 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unfashionable

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Adjective

When the employee told Gonzalez the questions were inappropriate, Gonzalez took a drink of beer and intentionally spat it onto the worker's arm.

— Ana Maria Soler, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
According to the lawsuit, this arrangement is inappropriate because immigration detention is civil, not criminal.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of inappropriate

Adjective

The Bears have said previously that they are focused on pursuing a $2 billion stadium across the state line in Hammond or in suburban Arlington Heights, and that the Rate Field site was unsuitable, citing in part its limited size.

— Robert McCoppin, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026
The combination of leverage, daily resets, volatility, financing costs and higher expense ratios can make these products unsuitable as long-term buy-and-hold investments.

— Daniel Kern, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of unsuitable

Adjective

During the 2022 midterm elections, independent observers from the Carter Center reported significant numbers of voters arriving at incorrect precincts, likely because of changes associated with redistricting.

— Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 3 Nov. 2026
An earlier version of this story included an incorrect name and gender for the victim in the crash, based on information from the highway patrol.

— Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 3 Nov. 2026

Definition of incorrect

Adjective

The first step is to ask the lender to reconsider the value if the appraisal overlooked a recent sale or got the details wrong.

— Gary Singer, Sun Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026
Schubarth said that statements from prosecutors that he was motivated to create a hybrid ram with giant horns in order to upsell to commercial shooting operations are wrong.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of wrong

Adjective

Plush carpeting, touches of turquoise in a largely eggshell-forward palette, tasteful landscape paintings that border on abstract, and spacious private balconies make up the subtle suite design, allaying any worries of dowdy beach resort decor.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 13 Oct. 2026
Get rid of that dowdy old boob light for good and hang any of these beautiful alternative light fixtures instead.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of dowdy

Adjective

Holzinger jumps into the tank, her movements inelegant and panicked, and pulls Nüganen out.

— Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026
One of the more revealing patterns to emerge from the category is something known as zebra striping, a perhaps inelegant term, but a quick phrase to show the shift in highly intelligent consumer behaviour.

— Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Definition of inelegant

Adjective

Have Cocktails at a Holiday Pop-Up Bar Trot out your tackiest (ahem, most festive) Christmas sweater for a night out at one of the metro’s many seasonal pop-up bars.

— Allison Yates, Midwest Living, 3 Nov. 2026
Knead in enough of the remaining bread flour to make a moderately soft and slightly tacky dough that is smooth and elastic (3 to 5 minutes total).

— Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of tacky

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
The piece is an antique that wasn't fashionable for many decades, but many jewels once considered fussy or unstylish have now been embraced again.

— Stephanie Petit, Peoplemag, 8 Dec. 2023

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