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unglossy

unglossy

5.5
Plain and not made to look stylish or perfect
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈɡlɑːsi/
translation icon : sin pulir
  • The magazine's unglossy layout gave it a more authentic and approachable feel.

Examples

  • She preferred unglossy photographs that captured real moments rather than staged perfection.

  • The walls were painted in an unglossy finish.

  • The film's unglossy style made the story feel raw and honest.

  • She prefers an unglossy look for her home decor.

  • The presentation was informative but unglossy, focusing more on content than on flashy visuals.

  • Although the restaurant was unglossy and simple, the food was incredibly delicious.

  • She preferred unglossy books that emphasized substance over style.

Synonyms

plain
vsunglossy
50 2.5

Not attractive to look at

is focused on lack of polish and gloss rather than simple design
unattractive
vsunglossy
37 1.8

Not pleasant to look at or to the senses

is milder and stresses plain, unpolished look not active ugliness
unsightly
vsunglossy
15 4.5

Unpleasant to look at

is softer, meaning plain and lacking sheen rather than offensive to view
unadorned
vsunglossy
6 5.1

Plain in appearance with no decoration

is about lack of polish or gloss rather than only decoration
unglamorous
vsunglossy
4 5.4

Not attractive or exciting and often plain

is especially about surface finish and absence of glossy appeal
unpolished
vsunglossy
4 4.4

Rough in behavior, skill, or looks and awkward in social situations

is plain rather than visibly rough or unfinished
unbeautiful
vsunglossy
1 6.2

Not attractive in looks or style

emphasizes missing glossy finish and polish rather than pure ugliness
unimposing
vsunglossy
1 6.1

Not attracting attention because it looks plain or simple

is more about missing glossy finish and glamour than mere modesty
unembellished
vsunglossy
1 5.8

Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration

is about missing shiny finish and glamour not just absence of detail
unflashy
vsunglossy
1 4.4

Simple in style and not trying to attract attention

is used for lack of polish and glamour rather than only modesty
unstylish
vsunglossy
1 3.7

Not fashionable or elegant in appearance

is focused on missing polish and glamour rather than only bad taste
styleless
vsunglossy
1 6.0

Having a plain look that is not fashionable

relates more to surface finish and gloss absence than to fashion lack
unaesthetic
vsunglossy
1 8.1

Not pleasant to look at

is about physical finish and missing shine rather than abstract taste
unglazed
vsunglossy
1 6.2

A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating

is also used for lack of fashionable sheen and stylish finish, not only coating
unfancy
vsunglossy
3.4

Plain and simple, not expensive or decorated

is about lacking glossy or glamorous finish rather than price
unfancied
vsunglossy
5.5

Has a plain, simple style and is not expensive

is focused on missing surface shine and glamour not just plainness
unornamented
vsunglossy
6.7

Plain and not decorated, like a simple room or building

refers more to lacking polished shine and glamour than decoration alone
ungarnished
vsunglossy
6.5

Plain without decoration or extra parts

is about overall plainness and missing gloss rather than food presentation
glamourless
vsunglossy
5.5

Looks plain and not attractive or exciting

is more about finish and reflectiveness than emotional lack of charm
unchic
vsunglossy
8.0

Not fashionable or stylish, often plain and old-fashioned

is used for lack of glossy or stylish surface rather than fashion taste
unpicturesque
vsunglossy
7.9

Something that is not pretty to look at, for example a town or view

is about surface finish and plain style rather than scenic composition
unshiny
vsunglossy
5.3

Having a dull surface that does not reflect light

is broader, covering plainness in style as well as missing shine
matty
vsunglossy
7.4

Having a flat, not shiny surface, like some paints or phone cases

is the general plain appearance including lack of glamour and polish
unlacquered
vsunglossy
6.5

Plain and honest speech or writing that shows the truth without softening

is focused on missing shiny finish and lack of superficial glamour

Antonyms

680 1.0

Pleasing to look at or enjoy and making people interested

34 2.6

Having a smooth shiny surface that reflects light like paper or hair

How Stylish

glamorous
132 4.3
stylish
85 2.0
smart
127 2.4
unglossy
5.5
plain
208 1.0

Surface Forms

unglossy positive

Morphology

unglossy = glossy (semi-transparent) = un + gloss + y

While the structural formation is clear, the specific meaning of lacking a polished or glamorous appearance extends beyond the literal opposite of 'glossy'.

Etymology

Unglossy joins un- ('not') with glossy, where glossy suggests a shiny, polished look like a glossy photo. So unglossy means 'plain' or not polished or glamorous, which is why it describes a natural, honest style.