unflashy
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4.4
- adjective
- /ʌnˈflæʃi/
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- He prefers unflashy cars that are reliable.
- decidedly unflashy
Examples
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His unflashy approach to leadership emphasizes teamwork over personal glory.
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Her dress was quite unflashy for the event.
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He preferred an unflashy watch that matched his simple style.
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The restaurant's unflashy decor made it feel comfortable and welcoming.
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Her unflashy presentation focused on facts rather than dramatic visuals.
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She prefers the unflashy style of clothing, opting for simple and comfortable outfits.
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The restaurant's decor is unflashy, focusing on the quality of the food rather than flashy presentations.
Synonyms
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1.0
Not attracting attention and simple in style
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2.8
A thing that has no strong character and few interesting features
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5.8
A person or thing that is not proud and not showy
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7.1
Not having special or interesting features so it does not stand out
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6.9
Not easy to see or notice
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5.1
Simple and honest in style and not trying to impress people
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5.1
Plain in appearance with no decoration
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5.4
Not attractive or exciting and often plain
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4.1
Ordinary and not very impressive
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4.6
Hard to see or notice
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6.1
Not attracting attention because it looks plain or simple
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7.8
Hard to notice or understand at first
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7.8
Simple and modest in style and not trying to attract attention
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6.1
Plain and not valuable, fancy, or important
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5.8
Plain and simple in appearance without extra decoration
Looks modest and simple and does not attract attention
Simple and modest in style or behaviour
Not trying to seem important or very formal
Simple in style and not exaggerated
Plain and simple, not expensive or decorated
Has a plain, simple style and is not expensive
Plain and not made to look stylish or perfect
Plain and honest speech or writing that shows the truth without softening
Looks plain and not attractive or exciting
Antonyms
How Flashy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unflashy is made from the prefix un- meaning 'not' and the root flash meaning 'a sudden bright show', like a camera flash or bright light, so a helpful image is something without a quick, bright show. So unflashy means 'not showy' — plain, simple, and modest, which explains why an unflashy watch or outfit does not attract attention.