Definition

Not pleasing to the eye or not beautiful; lacking in visual appeal.

Example

The building's design was considered unaesthetic by many architects.

Conversation

Have you seen that new building downtown?

Yeah, I don't really like it; it's quite unaesthetic.

Exactly! It doesn't fit in with the rest of the architecture.

Right? I wish they would choose designs that are more appealing.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unaesthetic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "aesthetic" (from Greek "aisthesis", meaning perception or sensation). The word "unaesthetic" means not having a pleasing appearance or lacking beauty.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'sense of beauty' ('aesthetic') — that's why unaesthetic means something that is not pleasing to look at.

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