Definition

Describing something that is presented in a realistic or straightforward way, without embellishment or idealization.

Example

The documentary offered an unromanticized view of life in the city, showing both its beauty and its struggles.

Conversation

Have you read that book about the history of love?

No, I haven't. What's it about?

It takes an unromanticized look at relationships throughout time.

That sounds interesting! I like when things are presented honestly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unromanticized → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not), "romantic" (from Latin "romanticus", meaning having the qualities of romance), and "-ized" (meaning to make or become). The word means to make something not romantic or to remove romantic qualities from it.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') making something 'romantic' less appealing or idealized — that's what unromanticized means.

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