unsexy

sex·y

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-see]
- /ˈsɛk si/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sek-see]
- /ˈsɛk si/

Definitions of unsexy word

adjective unsexy concerned predominantly or excessively with sex; risqué: a sexy novel. 1
adjective unsexy sexually interesting or exciting; radiating sexuality: the sexiest professor on campus. 1
adjective unsexy excitingly appealing; glamorous: a sexy new car. 1
adjective unsexy not sexually attractive 0

See all 4 definitions of unsexy

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Origin of unsexy

First appearance:

before 1920

One of the 12% newest English words

First recorded in 1920-25; sex + -y1

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Parts of speech for Unsexy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Unsexy

unsexy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

unsexy usage trend in Literature

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Antonyms for unsexy

adj unsexy

kissable — inviting kissing through being lovable or physically attractive.

Just one Antonym for unsexy