Definition

Not related to or involving sexual activity or characteristics.

Example

The film was praised for its unsexual portrayal of friendship.

Conversation

I just watched a documentary that was completely unsexual in its approach to relationships.

Really? That sounds interesting, I usually prefer more romantic films.

It was refreshing to see something that focused on friendship instead of romance.

I might check it out then, I could use a break from all the typical love stories.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unsexual → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "sexual" (from Latin "sexus", meaning sex or gender). The word "unsexual" means not sexual or lacking sexual characteristics.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') combined with 'sex' ('sexual') to remember that 'unsexual' means lacking sexual characteristics.

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