as in inappropriate
marked by an obvious lack of style or good taste
an old and unfashionable jacket that someone had donated to charity
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Recent Examples of unfashionable
In a purely political sense, January 6th is at the heart of the case for the anti-Trump Republicans, a small but, in my perhaps unfashionable view, potentially mighty slice of the electorate.
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
In some corners of the industry, baskets, racks, and thicker tires are popular; Petersen is widely credited with bringing an unfashionable wheel size—the plump, gravel-friendly 650b—back into circulation.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Tentativeness, although unfashionable, is, however, advisable when ascribing a particular act to promptings from the social atmosphere.
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
At first glance, Lefebvre’s project may seem unfashionable, if not downright hopeless.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2024
In some corners of the industry, baskets, racks, and thicker tires are popular; Petersen is widely credited with bringing an unfashionable wheel size—the plump, gravel-friendly 650b—back into circulation.
—Anna Wiener, The New Yorker, 16 Sep. 2024
Tentativeness, although unfashionable, is, however, advisable when ascribing a particular act to promptings from the social atmosphere.
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 15 July 2024
At first glance, Lefebvre’s project may seem unfashionable, if not downright hopeless.
—Becca Rothfeld, Washington Post, 3 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unfashionable
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The defense also highlighted that specific allegations about inappropriate touching weren’t made until late November 2019 during the investigation.Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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This shift would enable regulators to identify and address issues promptly–whether inappropriate coding patterns or emerging care delivery challenges – through gradual, annual adjustments rather than dramatic overhauls.Rajeev Ronanki, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Human services settings can suffer tremendously from unsuitable employees, who may jeopardize the health, safety or dignity of those in their care.Debra Rinell, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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That alone makes rainbow eucalyptus unsuitable for most yards, but this Southeast Asia native is also an invasive pest in the southernmost portions of the U.S. To avoid issues, some people are growing rainbow eucalyptus indoors.Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Dec. 2024
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But an incorrect response loses any points the team might’ve already gained from this clue, and another team is allowed to steal.Devon Ivie, Vulture, 5 Dec. 2024
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The toy maker advised parents that the label was incorrect and directed consumers who had already purchased the product to discard its packaging and contact Mattel Customer Service.Stacy Perman, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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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
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Six people, including two children, are dead after a person driving a pickup truck the wrong way on a Mississippi highway collided with a car.Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes, people do things that are morally wrong or ambiguous or whatever for certain reasons.Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 7 Dec. 2024
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World-renowned for its cashmere, buttery leather, and tailored wool, Italian winter fashion leaves no room for dowdy sweatpants and sweatshirts.Nneya Richards, Travel + Leisure, 20 Nov. 2024
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In contrast to the depictions of suffragists as dowdy old maids, the woman portrayed in this postcard is conventionally attractive and fashionably dressed.Natalie Kinkade, JSTOR Daily, 25 Sep. 2024
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The arms are still the most inelegant part of the Focals, but that’s where most of the magic happens.Lauren Goode, WIRED, 23 Oct. 2018
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Jerry’s shock-and-awe ground invasion is positively inelegant compared to Cannon’s method of subjugating populations.Katie Rife, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
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This squishy, reusable, doughnut-sized ring made of silicone has a super tacky surface that grabs fur while tumbling around with clothes and pet bedding in your washer and dryer, then releases it into drains and vents.Marni Jameson, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Refrigerate, uncovered, for up to 12 hours, until the surface of the filet feels dry, not tacky, and has a shiny appearance.The View, ABC News, 27 Nov. 2024
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“Unfashionable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unfashionable. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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