unsexy
adjective
un·sexy
ˌən-ˈsek-sē 
unsexier; unsexiest
: not sexy : not sexually suggestive or appealing
a modest, unsexy outfit
also
: not generally attractive or appealing
… prefer their wine aged and dated, not bottled in an unsexy jug … —
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Tazewell has heard it all — and he's addressed it, defending the cozy, furry piece that's decidedly unsexy during the loving moment.
—Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
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—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 24 Nov. 2025
The unsexy but world-shaping municipal bond market.
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Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025
As unsexy as this thing is, owning proper tools is the mark of a true professional, and you’re bound to impress someone by having a knock box in your rig.
—Pete Cottell, Wired News, 24 Nov. 2025
The unsexy but world-shaping municipal bond market.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
One of the fastest-rising startups today is Ramp, operating in the oh-so-unsexy corporate finance and credit card space.
—Alyson Shontell, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2025
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“Unsexy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unsexy. Accessed 3 Jan. 2026.
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