unglamorous
Britishadjective
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An unglamorous business posting impressive numbers in the industrials sector.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
The advice from researchers is unglamorous but consistent.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
That path is open in every town, in unglamorous industries, to people without top test scores, fancy degrees or rich parents.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
Gum arabic, a resin that comes from the acacia tree, is as ubiquitous as it is unglamorous, virtually unknown despite being a vital ingredient in hundreds of products.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
A number of them had hopped planes to join me for unglamorous stops on the campaign trail, giving me emotional ballast when I needed it most.
From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama
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