unerotic
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˌʌnɪˈrɒtɪk/
KK: /ʌnɪˈrɒtɪk/
adjective
Definition
Not related to sexual excitement or arousal.
Example
The film was criticized for its unerotic portrayal of romance.
Conversation
Did you see that new movie everyone is talking about?
Yeah, I watched it last night, but I found it quite unerotic for a romance film.
Really? I thought it was supposed to have some steamy scenes.
Not at all! It was more about the storyline than anything unerotic.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
asexual
unexciting
bland
Antonyms
erotic
exciting
stimulating
Root Explanation
Unerotic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "erotic" (from Greek "erotikos", meaning of or pertaining to love or sexual desire). The word "unerotic" means not relating to or arousing sexual desire.
Memory Tip
Think of 'not' ('un-') relating to 'love or sexual desire' ('erotic') — that's why unerotic means not sexual.
Visually Confused Words
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necrotic
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