unfashionable
adjective
un·fash·ion·able
ˌən-ˈfa-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 
1
: not in keeping with the current fashion
unfashionable clothes
2
: not favored socially
unfashionable neighborhoods
Examples of unfashionable in a Sentence
an old and unfashionable jacket that someone had donated to charity
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While some of France’s important estates have sold out, diversified internationally, or even pursued potentially short-sighted revenue streams, Guigal has continued along its own path, quietly expanding their reach through a series of deliberate but seemingly unfashionable local acquisitions.
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Superman wraps these deeply unfashionable themes and aspirations in the pomp, spectacle, and humor that are Gunn’s superhero trademark (see: the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, easily among the best of Marvel Comics’ cinematic offerings).
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
From the gorgeous, earthy stripe on Madewell’s mini skirt to a romantic floral print on Belle Poque’s midi dress, these designs will put a unique spin on any outfit, without looking unfashionable in less than a year.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
People who write paeans to the suburbs, on topics that sit on the cusp between white-collar and blue-collar, are unfashionable these days.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
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Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2025
Superman wraps these deeply unfashionable themes and aspirations in the pomp, spectacle, and humor that are Gunn’s superhero trademark (see: the Guardians of the Galaxy trilogy, easily among the best of Marvel Comics’ cinematic offerings).
—Derek Robertson, The Washington Examiner, 8 Aug. 2025
From the gorgeous, earthy stripe on Madewell’s mini skirt to a romantic floral print on Belle Poque’s midi dress, these designs will put a unique spin on any outfit, without looking unfashionable in less than a year.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025
People who write paeans to the suburbs, on topics that sit on the cusp between white-collar and blue-collar, are unfashionable these days.
—Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unfashionable
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“Unfashionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unfashionable. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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