as in unfashionable
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Recent Examples of unchic
Emily Ratajkowski Makes the Case for Techy Earphones Tech accessories are often very unchic.
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Vogue, 3 Oct. 2019
Under other circumstances, this hour might have seemed unchic, even geriatric, but these were unusual circumstances indeed.
—Lesley M.m. Blume, Town & Country, 15 July 2016
Vogue, 3 Oct. 2019
Under other circumstances, this hour might have seemed unchic, even geriatric, but these were unusual circumstances indeed.
—Lesley M.m. Blume, Town & Country, 15 July 2016
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unchic
Adjective
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It's never really been unfashionable to wear a bow in your hair; it's just been extra-super-trendy for the last year or two.—
Marci Robin,
Allure,
13 Feb. 2025
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There were also dozens more Baroque paintings, many dating to the seventeenth century and acquired in the nineteen-eighties and nineties, when such works were unfashionable.—
Rebecca Mead,
The New Yorker,
22 July 2024
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Totally rocking the suburbs from their parent’s garage, the pair — dressed in full studded black leather outfits, teased hair and goth-y makeup — try to shred only to realize their hair whipping is causing a very uncool side effect.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
14 Feb. 2025
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You’re Eliminated An uncool rule has already claimed victims Remember the 65-game rule in the NBA?—
Zach Harper,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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After owning the crease for nearly a century, the Canadian goalie is apparently becoming outmoded.—
James Mirtle,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Replacing outmoded pipes with modern materials aligns with public policy and is the right thing to do for our customers and the environment.—
Jessica Babb,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The predominant flavors are salt and starch, unattractive in print but deeply comforting on a steaming spoon.—
Bradley Hohulin,
The Indianapolis Star,
19 Feb. 2025
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Despite the currently unattractive conference record, Moser’s ability to find diamonds in the rough has allowed Oklahoma to put itself squarely in the NCAA Tournament picture.—
Jim Root,
The Athletic,
12 Feb. 2025
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Jane and Kit stand on either side, looking dowdy in black dresses and veils (not really an Irish thing).—
Cullen Murphy,
airmail.news,
15 Feb. 2025
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To stay warm without looking dowdy, add a fuzzy shrug or jacket on top and a pair of lace or plumetis tights below.—
Talia Abbas,
Glamour,
15 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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The piece is an antique that wasn't fashionable for many decades, but many jewels once considered fussy or unstylish have now been embraced again.—
Stephanie Petit,
Peoplemag,
8 Dec. 2023
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Slippery soles, cold toes, and unstylish footwear should be avoided at all costs.—
Roxanne Adamiyatt,
Town & Country,
29 Dec. 2022
Adjective
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The Spanish actress is the first out transgender woman to be nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars, however, Netflix has been distancing itself from her in the weeks since, reportedly refocusing its awards campaign.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
14 Feb. 2025
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In fact, a fair number of Judge Chang’s queries to Crichton’s team expressed out and out skepticism sometimes of their perspective focusing on plans for an ER reboot and what became The Pitt.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
30 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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There were a lot of memorable performances and moments for the Blue Jackets, who bounced back quickly after having their seven-game point streak snapped in a rather unbecoming outing Monday against the New York Islanders.—
Aaron Portzline,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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There is no denying that Donald Trump has engaged in behavior that is unacceptable and unbecoming of any leader — let alone a president of the United States.—
Maggie Astor,
BostonGlobe.com,
18 Sep. 2023
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“Unchic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unchic. Accessed 28 Feb. 2025.
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