Definition

Not attractive or exciting; lacking glamour or charm.

Example

The job was nonglamorous, but it paid well and provided stability.

Conversation

I just finished cleaning the garage, and it was so nonglamorous.

Yeah, those chores are never fun, but they have to be done.

I know, right? Sometimes I wish I could just hire someone for all the nonglamorous tasks.

That would be nice, but then we might miss out on the satisfaction of getting things done ourselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Nonglamorous → It is formed from "non-" (meaning not) and "glamorous" (from Latin *glamour*, meaning alluring or charming). The word "nonglamorous" means not alluring or lacking charm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'non-' meaning not, and 'glamorous' referring to something charming or alluring — so nonglamorous describes something that is not charming.

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