unsexy
The new marketing campaign was deliberately unsexy and focused on practicality.
Adjective: 1. Not sexually aroused or arousing: Describes something or someone that does not stimulate sexual interest or desire. It often refers to things considered practical, mundane, or lacking in glamour or appeal. - The new tax policy is a necessary but unsexy piece of legislation. - He felt unsexy and tired after the long flight.
The adjective "unsexy" is used to describe subjects that lack qualities typically associated with sexual attraction or broad, exciting appeal. It is commonly applied in both literal (regarding physical attraction) and figurative (regarding topics or ideas) contexts. - It typically precedes a noun (e.g., an unsexy topic) or follows a linking verb like "is," "seems," or "feels" (e.g., The problem seems unsexy). - The word often carries a slightly informal or conversational tone.
- Literal (lack of sexual appeal):
- Wearing old, baggy sweatpants made her feel completely unsexy.
- The movie's villain was deliberately portrayed as cold and unsexy.
- Figurative (lack of exciting appeal):
- Infrastructure maintenance is an unsexy but critically important issue for the city.
- The report covered the unsexy details of budget allocation.
- "unsexy" as a comparative or superlative: While often used in its base form, it can be modified.
- Of all the proposals, his was the unsexiest, focusing entirely on cost-cutting.
- In marketing or media criticism: Used to critique topics or presentations perceived as boring or not engaging public interest.
- The campaign failed because it presented the product in an unsexy way.
- Sexy (adj.): The direct antonym, meaning sexually attractive or excitingly appealing.
- They redesigned the app with a much sexier interface.
- Unappealing (adj.): A more general synonym for not attractive or interesting.
- Mundane (adj.): Describes something lacking excitement or glamour; often used similarly in figurative contexts.
- Unattractive (in a sexual or broad sense)
- Unalluring
- Uninviting
- Dull (figurative)
- Prosaic (figurative)
- Sexy
- Alluring
- Seductive
- Appealing
- Captivating
While there are no specific idioms with "unsexy," it frequently appears in common phrases that contrast practical necessity with a lack of glamour. - "The unsexy truth": Refers to a realistic but boring or unpleasant fact. - The unsexy truth is that success requires consistent, hard work. - "Unsexy but essential": A phrase highlighting the vital importance of something not considered exciting. - Data backup is unsexy but essential for any business.
The new marketing campaign was deliberately unsexy and focused on practicality.
- not sexually aroused or arousing