unromantic
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He finds the unromantic gesture of handing her a receipt instead of flowers quite telling.
Definition
Adjective: 1. Not romantic; not expressive of or exciting romantic love or sentiment: Describes something that is practical, realistic, or lacking in emotional or idealized qualities associated with romance. 2. Matter-of-fact; pragmatic: Describes an attitude or perspective that is focused on practical realities rather than dreams, fantasies, or idealized notions.
Usage Examples
Advanced Usage
- "To be unromantic about something": To take a practical, unsentimental view of a subject.
- He is completely unromantic about the idea of traveling; for him, it's just about getting from point A to point B.
Variants and Related Words
- Romantic (adj): The direct opposite, meaning characterized by or suggestive of an idealized view of reality, love, or adventure.
- Unromantically (adv): In an unromantic manner.
- He stated his proposal unromantically, listing the financial benefits first.
Synonyms
- Practical
- Pragmatic
- Unsentimental
- Realistic
- Matter-of-fact
Antonyms
- Romantic
- Sentimental
- Idealistic
- Passionate (in the romantic sense)
He finds the unromantic gesture of handing her a receipt instead of flowers quite telling.
Adjective
- neither expressive of nor exciting sexual love or romance