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nonaesthetic

nonaesthetic

7.9
Not pleasing to look at
  • adjective
  • /ˌnoʊnəˈɛsθɪtɪk/
translation icon : no estético
  • Despite its nonaesthetic appearance, the device works extremely well.

Examples

  • Some people find the sculpture nonaesthetic, but others appreciate its bold style.

  • The building's nonaesthetic design turned many people away.

  • The building's nonaesthetic design made it stand out in the historic neighborhood.

  • Her nonaesthetic choices in decor surprised her friends.

  • Many critics described the nonaesthetic features of the car as unappealing and awkward.

  • The nonaesthetic layout of the park made visitors question its design choices.

  • Although the artwork is nonaesthetic, it conveys a powerful message about society.

Synonyms

unattractive
vsnonaesthetic
37 1.8

Not pleasant to look at or to the senses

is the same meaning but uses a different expression
unsightly
vsnonaesthetic
15 4.5

Unpleasant to look at

is milder meaning simply not pleasing to look at rather than strongly ugly
unappealing
vsnonaesthetic
15 4.1

Not attractive, pleasant, or interesting

focuses mainly on visual lack of pleasing appearance not general interest
unbeautiful
vsnonaesthetic
1 6.2

Not attractive in looks or style

is the same idea but shown with different phrasing
unaesthetic
vsnonaesthetic
1 8.1

Not pleasant to look at

is about not pleasing in appearance rather than judging style
inaesthetic
vsnonaesthetic
8.8

Not pleasing to look at

is used for simple lack of pleasing appearance not for breaking style rules

Antonyms

1.0

Pleasant to see, hear, or think about

680 1.0

Pleasing to look at or enjoy and making people interested

How Unattractive

hideous
171 5.1
ugly
866 1.0
nonaesthetic
7.9
plain
50 2.5

Surface Forms

nonaesthetic positive
nonaesthetical positive

Morphology

nonaesthetic = aesthetic (transparent) = non + aesthetic

The meaning is a straightforward negation formed by the productive prefix 'non-' plus the adjective 'aesthetic', so learners can derive 'not aesthetic'.

Etymology

Nonaesthetic joins non- ('not') with aesthetic ('pleasing to the eye' or 'related to beauty'), so it means 'not pleasing in appearance'.