unglossy
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5.5
- adjective
- /ʌnˈɡlɑːsi/
- The magazine's unglossy layout gave it a more authentic and approachable feel.
Examples
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She preferred unglossy photographs that captured real moments rather than staged perfection.
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The walls were painted in an unglossy finish.
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The film's unglossy style made the story feel raw and honest.
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She prefers an unglossy look for her home decor.
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The presentation was informative but unglossy, focusing more on content than on flashy visuals.
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Although the restaurant was unglossy and simple, the food was incredibly delicious.
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She preferred unglossy books that emphasized substance over style.
Synonyms
42
1.8
Not pleasant to look at or to the senses
33
2.5
Not attractive to look at
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4.5
Unpleasant to look at
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5.1
Plain in appearance with no decoration
4
5.4
Not attractive or exciting and often plain
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4.4
Rough in behavior, skill, or looks and awkward in social situations
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6.2
Not attractive in looks or style
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6.1
Not attracting attention because it looks plain or simple
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6.2
A surface such as pottery or tiles that has no shiny coating
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8.1
Not pleasant to look at
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5.8
Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration
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4.4
Simple in style and not trying to attract attention
1
6.0
Having a plain look that is not fashionable
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3.7
Not fashionable or elegant in appearance
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6.7
Plain and not decorated, like a simple room or building
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3.4
Plain and simple, not expensive or decorated
1
8.0
Not fashionable or stylish, often plain and old-fashioned
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6.5
Plain without decoration or extra parts
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5.3
Having a dull surface that does not reflect light
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5.5
Looks plain and not attractive or exciting
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7.9
Something that is not pretty to look at, for example a town or view
Has a plain, simple style and is not expensive
Having a flat, not shiny surface, like some paints or phone cases
Plain and honest speech or writing that shows the truth without softening
Antonyms
How Stylish
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.