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unglamorous

/ʌnˈɡlæm.ər.əs/

Traduction: Décrit quelque chose qui manque d'attrait, d'éclat ou de charme ; souvent utilisé pour qualifier des choses pratiques ou banales.

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adjective

/ʌnˈɡlæm.ər.əs/C1formal
  • frDécrit quelque chose qui manque d'attrait, d'éclat ou de charme ; souvent utilisé pour qualifier des choses pratiques ou banales.

Describes something that lacks glamour, excitement, or appeal; often used to describe practical or mundane things.

  1. Not exciting or challengingB2formal

    Lacking excitement, challenge, or appeal; dull and uninteresting.

    frSans attrait ni intérêt

    • He found the job unglamorous, with no real challenges.
    • The work was unglamorous, consisting of repetitive tasks.
    • She described her daily routine as unglamorous and monotonous.

    Synonymesboringdrearydrydullhumdrummundaneprosaicroutinetediousunexcitinguninspiringuninteresting

    Antonymesadventurousalluringappealingchallengingexcitingfascinatingglamorousinterestingstimulatingthrilling

  2. Not attractive or stylishB2formal

    Not appealing in appearance or lacking stylishness.

    frpeu attrayant

    • The hotel room was unglamorous but clean.
    • He wore an unglamorous, plain suit to the event.
    • The neighborhood was unglamorous, with no fancy shops or cafes.

    Synonymesdowdydrabdullfrumpyhomelyordinaryplainunattractiveunprepossessingunsightly

    Antonymeschicelegantfashionableglamoroussleekstylish

Formes
  • more unglamorous comparative form
  • most unglamorous superlative form