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We are not a trading company. We are a midstream asset company: pipe, storage and terminals. It's an unsexy, dirty business. It's not rocket science.
Richard Kinder

Meaning of "unsexy" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNSEXY

unsexy  [ʌnˈsɛksɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNSEXY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unsexy is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNSEXY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unsexy in the English dictionary

The definition of unsexy in the dictionary is not sexually attractive.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNSEXY


apoplexy
ˈæpəˌplɛksɪ
boxy
ˈbɒksɪ
cachexy
kəˈkɛksɪ
cataplexy
ˈkætəˌplɛksɪ
dexie
ˈdɛksɪ
dixie
ˈdɪksɪ
epoxy
ɪˈpɒksɪ
flexi
ˈflɛksɪ
foxy
ˈfɒksɪ
galaxy
ˈɡæləksɪ
hydroxy
haɪˈdrɒksɪ
maxi
ˈmæksɪ
moxie
ˈmɒksɪ
orthodoxy
ˈɔːθəˌdɒksɪ
pixie
ˈpɪksɪ
prexie
ˈprɛksɪ
prexy
ˈprɛksɪ
proxy
ˈprɒksɪ
sexy
ˈsɛksɪ
taxi
ˈtæksɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNSEXY

unsepulchred
unserious
unseriousness
unserved
unserviceable
unset
unsettle
unsettled
unsettledly
unsettledness
unsettlement
unsettling
unsettlingly
unsevered
unsew
unsex
unsexed
unsexist
unsexual
unshackle

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNSEXY

active galaxy
alkoxy
coxy
doxy
epitaxy
ethoxy
heterodoxy
jaxy
mastopexy
mixy
Munchausen´s syndrome by proxy
nephropexy
pixy
polyhydroxy
poxy
radio galaxy
spiral galaxy
the Galaxy
trihydroxy
waxy

Synonyms and antonyms of unsexy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unsexy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNSEXY

Find out the translation of unsexy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unsexy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unsexy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

unsexy
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

unsexy
570 millions of speakers

English

unsexy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

unsexy
380 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Arabic

unsexy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

unsexy
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

unsexy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unsexy
260 millions of speakers

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unsexy
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Unsexy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unsexy
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

unsexy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

unsexy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unsexy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

unsexy
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Unsexy
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असंस्कृत
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

unsexy
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

unsexy
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

unsexy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

unsexy
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unsexy
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

unsexy
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

unsexy
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unsexy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

usexy
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unsexy

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNSEXY»

The term «unsexy» is regularly used and occupies the 57.333 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNSEXY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unsexy

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4 QUOTES WITH «UNSEXY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unsexy.
1
Richard Kinder
We are not a trading company. We are a midstream asset company: pipe, storage and terminals. It's an unsexy, dirty business. It's not rocket science.
2
Justin Rosenstein
Historically, software for business was seen as unsexy because the products were seen as so poor - they provided such a poor user experience.
3
Marisa Tomei
Politics itself is so unsexy, isn't it? But when the politics in creative works are really explored - not used as a vehicle - the results can be really interesting.
4
Finn Wittrock
Doing theater anywhere, especially in L.A., is a constant uphill battle, and there's also the unsexy parts of the business that you're faced with, like getting money. It's a really great thing to do. You feel like you're really an artist when you're doing that and you're in a company of artists.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNSEXY»

Discover the use of unsexy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unsexy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Teenage Sex and Pregnancy: Modern Myths, Unsexy Realities
This detailed, exhaustively documented account shows how and why just about everyone in today's teen pregnancy debate is wrong—often disastrously so.
Mike A. Males, 2010
2
So Unsexy
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! "So Unsexy" is a pop rock song written by Alanis Morissette, and produced by her for her sixth album, Under Rug Swept (2002).
Jesse Russell, Ronald Cohn, 2012
3
100 Statements about So Unsexy That Almost Killed My Hamster
This book has been officially deemed a "chirp.
Matthew Birling, 2013
4
Eat Your Way to Sexy: Reignite Your Passion, Look Ten Years ...
unsexy. foods. Sexy is as Much about the Mood as the Food. Any food with more calories than nutrients eaten in excess is a super de-sexer. A diet with humongous portions, too much processed foods and sugar, and too little produce and ...
Elizabeth Somer, 2012
5
Designing Virtual Worlds
So, knowing that people commonly believe that men don't play unsexy females, the crafty male cross-gender player will reduce his chance of being outed by masquerading as an unsexy female. The same applies to all other metrics for ...
Richard A. Bartle, 2004
6
Love Overdue
After a spring fling gone wrong, DJ changes to a conservative look and scuttles away to Kansas to work at a small-town library, only to have her landlady try to fix her up with the very man that precipitated her flight. Original.
Pamela Morsi, 2013
7
Gay People, Sex, and the Media
This is someone the audience can believe would be interested in unsexy Agnes, given the show's definition of sexy. In the end Doug turns out to be a secret agent who has to leave town, so there is no continuing sexual relationship possible ...
Michelle Wolf, Alfred Kielwasser, 2014
8
Cities and Sexualities
'unsexy spaces'. Herein lies its power: the apparent asexuality of many different homes, workplaces, cities, landscapes and other material and meta- phorical geographies conceals and naturalises the hegemonic heterosexualities that ...
Phil Hubbard, 2013
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Now to Him: Putting Christ back at the centre of our worship
unsexy. path. of. biblical. orthodoxy: Keeping. worship. true. to. Scripture. I can't explain why in this instance, Uzzah's disobedience led to his almost instantaneous death. Such occurrences are thankfully few and far between in the Bible ...
Neil Bennetts, Simon Ponsonby, 2011
10
Programming for TV, Radio & The Internet: Strategy, ...
®unsexy ̄. Reader's Digest. Blockbuster books such as The Godfather, The World According to Garp, Seabiscuit, and Memoirs of a Geisha are usually sold to the movies, but some best-selling books nevertheless have made it to the small ...
Lynne Gross, Brian Gross, Philippe Perebinossoff, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNSEXY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unsexy is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why are readers' favourite quotes from Grey so very unsexy?
Inspirational business quotes, Native American proverbs... Amazon.com has revealed which passages of Grey readers have highlighted on their Kindles, and ... «The Guardian, Jun 15»
2
5 Startups Taking On The Big, Unsexy Problems Of City Government
In recent years, we've heard a lot about how technology can improve "citizen engagement." Platforms that let us report potholes, follow previously closed public ... «Co.Exist, Jun 15»
3
The unsexy truth about superfoods
"The true diet is the unsexy diet," says accredited practicing dietitian Kate Di Prima. "Eat a variety of foods, limit sugars, limit processed, refined foods, cook at ... «Stuff.co.nz, May 15»
4
Missouri House speaker scandal is a totally unsexy version of …
The Missouri state Capitol is not a sexy place. Here, the politicians pound the aisles in baggy Midwestern suits. Mounds of free fried food ensure that no one ... «Washington Post, May 15»
5
7 “Unsexy” Foods You Should Be Eating
Kale is not alone, either. Quinoa, coconut oil, chia seeds, kefir — food trends abound. In most cases, that's a good thing. Kale and other foods that are “hot” right ... «Health Hub from Cleveland Clinic, Apr 15»
6
3M Stock Is An Unsexy Star, Microsoft's Nadella Still Has Work To …
3M Stock Is An Unsexy Star, Microsoft's Nadella Still Has Work To Do And ADP Looks Too Expensive. This story appears in the April 13, 2015 issue of Forbes. «Forbes, Mar 15»
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Expensive, Exhausting, And Deeply Unsexy: Babymaking While Queer
Trying to conceive can be difficult and emotionally draining, no matter who's making the attempt. For a queer couple like us, the process has been nothing short ... «BuzzFeed News, Mar 15»
8
Some Unsexy Truths About Silicon Valley
Over the next few weeks, Silicon Valley will be engrossed in a trial involving Reddit's chief executive, Ellen Pao, and the powerhouse venture capital firm that ... «Bloomberg View, Feb 15»
9
6 Unsexy Observations About 50 Shades Of Grey
On Saturday I started pouring wine into my body around 1:15 p.m. in order to be perfectly lubricated for a 3 p.m. viewing of 50 Shades Of Grey with some ... «Gothamist, Feb 15»
10
How your out-of-date, unsexy smartphone can save you money
Wireless providers like AT&T and Verizon are finally offering subscribers an incentive not to upgrade to the latest, greatest phones. Here's how to take advantage ... «CNET, Jan 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Unsexy [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/unsexy>. May 2024 ».
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