non-aesthetic

adjective

non-aes·​thet·​ic ˌnän-es-ˈthe-tik How to pronounce non-aesthetic (audio)
-is-,
 British usually  -ēs-
: not of or relating to aesthetics or the arts : not artistic : not aesthetic
her intellectual and non-aesthetic achievements

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On TikTok, #normcore has over 140 million views as of March 2025 and users are increasingly embracing ‘non-aesthetic aesthetics’, like #blandwear and #defaultcore, where basic crewnecks, loose denim and unbranded outerwear are frequently featured. Zoe Bayliss Wong, Forbes.com, 31 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1877, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of non-aesthetic was in 1877

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“Non-aesthetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/non-aesthetic. Accessed 10 Apr. 2025.

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