Synonyms

unaesthetic

American

[uhn-es-thet-ik, -ees-] / ˌʌn ɛsˈθɛt ɪk, -is- /

Also unesthetic,

adjective

offensive to the aesthetic sense; lacking in beauty or sensory appeal; unpleasant, as an object, design, arrangement, etc..

an unaesthetic combination of colors.

Other Word Forms

unaesthetically adverb

Etymology

Origin of unaesthetic

First recorded in 1825–35; un- ¹ + aesthetic

Example Sentences

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But it wasn’t exactly comfortable: Nixon administration official Henry Kissinger described the space as “uncomfortable, unaesthetic and essentially oppressive.”

From Seattle Times

At some point it must be learned and held dearly in the people themselves that only in markets can the human spirit find true freedom -- however unaesthetic and boorish that simple human precept may be.

From New York Times

That’s all that mattered in the end to close a day of little offense, long grinds and unaesthetic play.

From Washington Times

Such a distinguished history, and yet so unaesthetic!

From The New Yorker

All inside walls should be plastered smooth, painted, and, however unaesthetic, varnished.

From Project Gutenberg

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