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English
Etymology
un- + sexy
Adjective
unsexy (comparative unsexier, superlative unsexiest)
- Not sexy.
- (of research etc) Perceived as not having wide contemporary interest; plodding.
2020 December 2, Andy Byford talks to Paul Clifton, “I enjoy really big challenges...”, in Rail, page 52:Byford explains: "My first task is to maintain a good state of repair. Attend to the basics. The unsexy stuff - the tracks, the drains, things that don't involve a ribbon-cutting. [...]."
Translations
perceived as uninteresting
See also
German
Etymology
un- + sexy
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈʊnˌsɛksi/
- Hyphenation: un‧se‧xy
Adjective
unsexy (strong nominative masculine singular unsexyer, comparative unsexyer, superlative am unsexysten)
- (informal) unsexy
Usage notes
- See sexy for notes on declension. The equivalent is also true of unsexy.
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