unfashionable

adjective

ˌən-ˈfa-sh(ə-)nə-bəl How to pronounce unfashionable (audio)
Definition of unfashionablenext
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 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 Even the bearded Texas blues buzzards in ZZ Top, the most proudly unfashionable band around, became unlikely teen idols, just by embracing the absurdity of it all, with their white-fur guitars, and gender parody. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 16 Nov. 2025 Google was an early entrant in 2013 with Google Glass, although that device was unpopular with consumers because of its high price, unfashionable look, limited functionality and short battery life. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 15 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for unfashionable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfashionable
  1. inappropriate
  2. unsuitable
  3. incorrect
  4. wrong
  5. dowdy
  6. inelegant
  7. tacky
  8. unstylish
Adjective
  • In some countries, such as Japan, tipping can even be viewed as awkward, inappropriate, and unnecessary as patrons eat, pay the bill, and simply leave.
    — Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Some commenters felt the post was cringeworthy and inappropriate.
    — Richard Johnson, New York Daily News, 5 July 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • Drivers should avoid off-road detours or unpaved shortcuts suggested by map apps, as those routes can be dangerous and unsuitable for passenger and commercial vehicles, state officials said.
    — Katie Langford, Denver Post, 4 July 2026
  • The dogs were found to be living in unsuitable conditions, while the puppies were suffering from malnutrition, and a number of the dogs had additional medical conditions as well.
    — Adam England, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • In 2024, Air Canada's AI agent gave a passenger incorrect information about bereavement fares.
    — Stu Sjouwerman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026
  • Even though talks with the Boston Red Sox at last year’s deadline never got close, the confusion provided by an incorrect tweet announcing Ryan’s trade to New England put the pitcher at the top of every trade list before the season even began.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of incorrect
Adjective
  • Critics, and even some supporters, said Soto-Martínez was making his move at the wrong time.
    — Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • That could always be wrong, of course, but at least that’s the garage talk heading into the weekend.
    — Jess Bryant, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of wrong
Adjective
  • 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
  • Reed was not the typical dowdy or frumpy critic.
    — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 12 May 2026
Definition of dowdy
Adjective
  • 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
  • But the sheer brutality and creeping terror of the simplistic opening scene makes the rest of the film — with its gratuitous set pieces and CGI gore — seem much more inelegant.
    — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026
Definition of inelegant
Adjective
  • Colored Pebbles and Artificial Finishes A backyard can start to look tacky when surfaces and finishes look overly synthetic or flat.
    — Natasha Bazika, Martha Stewart, 1 July 2026
  • The mochi itself is soft and plush (never stale or tacky), and the ice cream is lusciously dense and creamy.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 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
Definition of unstylish

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