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unstylish

adjective

ˌən-ˈstī-lish How to pronounce unstylish (audio)
Definition of unstylishnext
as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste chose a bizarrely unstylish hairstyle for the Halloween party

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Recent Examples of unstylish 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 Slippery soles, cold toes, and unstylish footwear should be avoided at all costs. — Roxanne Adamiyatt, Town & Country, 29 Dec. 2022 The alternative of using a single mirror would require a thick lens—resulting in bulky, unstylish AR glasses. — Ari Grobman, Forbes, 19 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unstylish
  1. inappropriate
  2. unfashionable
  3. unsuitable
  4. incorrect
  5. dowdy
  6. wrong
  7. inelegant
  8. tacky
Adjective
  • The Star spoke to 11 current and former employees who have worked for Sanders and who all detailed various types of abuse and inappropriate behavior that had allegedly taken place at their workplace.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 15 Sep. 2026
  • The inappropriate touching included slapping her on the buttocks and touching her hair and thighs, the report states.
    — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of inappropriate
Adjective
  • The very characteristics that made blue-collar businesses unfashionable, their physicality and labor intensity, are now their defensive moat.
    — Gustaf Lundberg Toresson, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • As one Ithacan subject fondly recalls, Odysseus always had an unfashionable belief in playing fair.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026
Definition of unfashionable
Adjective
  • Guy acknowledges, though, that this could lead to the level of chaos depicted in a memorable 2009 episode of The Office, where staff show up in an array of unsuitable outfits.
    — Chloe Veltman, NPR, 28 Aug. 2026
  • That could allow geothermal projects to operate in locations that have traditionally been considered unsuitable for geothermal development.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of unsuitable
Adjective
  • There is no doubt this one will be chalked up as an incorrect decision in the eyes of the KMI panel.
    — Oliver Kay, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Earlier reports that the fire was caused by damage to the Tesla’s lithium-ion battery may be incorrect, Brown said.
    — Haley Parsley, Sacbee.com, 13 Sep. 2026
Definition of incorrect
Adjective
  • 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
  • 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
Definition of dowdy
Adjective
  • But asking whether the problem is useful is the wrong question, Verhoeff argues.
    — Emma R. Hasson, Scientific American, 5 Sep. 2026
  • That opening stunk, what was wrong with the traditional start of the show?
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of wrong
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
  • There are 19 solid colors to choose from, though some are on the tacky side and don’t look as expensive as others.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Could a fellow traveler hint at the inappropriate, tacky nature of this display?
    — Jacobina Martin, Washington Post, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of tacky

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“Unstylish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unstylish. Accessed 17 Sep. 2026.

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