UNFLASHY Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

unflashy

adjective

ˌən-ˈfla-shē

Definition of unflashy

as in quiet

not excessively showy a family man who drives a serviceable, decidedly unflashy car

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Recent Examples of unflashy As the poster girl for ’90s minimalism, Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy’s jewellery collection was decidedly unflashy. — Emily Chan, Vogue, 27 Feb. 2026 But that’s part of Ridge’s unflashy charm. — Senior Wine Critic, San Francisco Chronicle, 24 Feb. 2026 This fabled destination draws serious skiers who come not for the hype, but for its spectacular alpine conditions and unflashy culture. — Denny Lee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2026 Asked where Beast fits in five years’ time, Sapire’s answer is notably unflashy. — Lela London, Forbes.com, 26 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for unflashy

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Adjective

With the whizbang action long in the series’ rearview, this quiet road trip proves its emotional centerpiece, as Noah confesses both his true nature and his desire to be better — the conflict of his programming.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
As the market tries to keep the momentum going, a quiet calendar of earnings and economic reports awaits in the week ahead.

— Zev Fima, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of quiet

Adjective

Related Articles Echoes of Weyant’s paintings of women in muted tones can be seen throughout the interior of her now-for-sale apartment.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Oil prices are lower, the bond market is stable, and yet the major stock averages are having a muted day.

— Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of muted

Adjective

In one voting center in Sao Paulo, the energy was more subdued than four years ago, when Lula beat the senator’s father, former President Jair Bolsonaro.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
There are plenty of layers and body, but the bangs are slightly more subdued than a traditional shag.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of subdued

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Producers who do choose to use barrels do so to enhance the fruit flavors and not overpower them thus making elegant, restrained whites.

— Mike DeSimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2026
Dark and atmospheric, yet restrained and sophisticated, as Dunn-Edwards describes it, this hue represents a clear shift in design toward depth, personality, and nuanced warmth for both contemporary and traditional styles.

— Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of restrained

Adjective

Federal authorities on Thursday charged a Boston-area man with harassing Katie Miller, the conservative podcaster and wife of senior White House aide Stephen Miller, in a case that sparked a heated debate among prosecutors and within the FBI.

— Jeremy Roebuck, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
However, conservative commentators have used the Cornell incident to caution against playing judge, jury, and executioner without allowing a thorough investigation.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of conservative

Adjective

That single choice unleashes a harrowing chain of strange and terrifying events in the dead of night, turning a simple gesture of kindness into a real-life nightmare.

— Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 5 Oct. 2026
Waffles and pimento Another enduring element of Chick-fil-A is its famously simple menu.

— Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026

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