as in ugly
disagreeable to one's aesthetic or artistic sense
believes that even industrial buildings need not have unaesthetic designs
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Recent Examples of unaesthetic
Insufficient split, bent and separated legs and unaesthetic body position are a few of the others that fall under that category.
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Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Palmer’s has gone viral on TikTok as an unaesthetic—yet nourishing and effective—skincare brand.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The way that it is shot is not unaesthetic.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023
This manifestly unaesthetic goal might have positioned the Bechers as first-rate architectural historians or even as inventors of the next big thing in heavy industry.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 18 July 2022
Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 1 Aug. 2024
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Palmer’s has gone viral on TikTok as an unaesthetic—yet nourishing and effective—skincare brand.
—Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 5 Apr. 2024
The way that it is shot is not unaesthetic.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 19 Jan. 2023
This manifestly unaesthetic goal might have positioned the Bechers as first-rate architectural historians or even as inventors of the next big thing in heavy industry.
—Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 18 July 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unaesthetic
Adjective
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In February, the feud between way and actor Marlon Wayans reached an ugly head when the rapper published a series of cruel and vindictive social media posts targeting Wayans' transgender son, Kai.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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As Vallejos pulled ahead thanks to his striking combinations and power, which left Silva looking to goad him into an ugly slugfest, which Vallejos mostly avoided sticking to his game plan of using combinations to take advantage of Silva’s lack of defense.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But, extreme wealth is a symptom of extreme inequality, and billionaire status is kind of grotesque.—
Megan Cartwright,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 July 2025
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Earlier today, a new post from Elmo was shared expressing his gratitude following the grotesque incident.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
15 July 2025
Adjective
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The calls from the right flank of the GOP for Phelan's ouster were equally as loud as the calls that any speaker must have the support of most, if not all, of the Republican House members.—
John C. Moritz,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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The loudest voice in the manosphere is infamous for many things, including criminal charges of human trafficking, rape, and assault.—
Brad Wilcox,
The Atlantic,
29 July 2025
Adjective
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As the moon moves through Sagittarius, a harsh reality disturbs your inner peace.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
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Unlike harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, salt effectively tackles grime while remaining safe for both wood and plastic cutting board surfaces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Disruptions in the ratio, like when there’s too much estrogen vs. testosterone, can cause unpleasant symptoms like weight gain, mood swings, and fatigue.—
Caitlin Pagán,
Verywell Health,
1 Aug. 2025
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Tribalism can and does spill over into much more unpleasant areas, from basic name-calling to more insidious abuse.—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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As the market starts to take shape, the lack of righty-hitting outfielders is jarring.—
Matt Gelb,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
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Bright orange next to gray carpet often feels jarring—like two guests at a party who don’t really get along.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 July 2025
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“Unaesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unaesthetic. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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