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unaesthetic

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

adjective

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

    an unaesthetic combination of colors.


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Etymology

Origin of unaesthetic

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

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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 Sep. 8, 2023

"When we don't teach penmanship, the result is an ugly, unaesthetic, and illegible script," says Fischer.

From Slate Apr. 29, 2011

The finale was unaesthetic and low scoring, a reflection more of the Celtics’ defensive tenacity than the Lakers’ flash.

From New York Times Jun. 18, 2010

A self-described "reluctant matador" when it comes to exercise, Travolta has developed some unaesthetic handles around his hips.

From Time Magazine Archive

It was hot travelling, and I shared my compartment in the wagon-lit with a German gentleman very far advanced in several unaesthetic ailments.

From A Spirit in Prison by Hichens, Robert Smythe

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