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inaesthetic

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Not aesthetic:

Aesthetically displeasing.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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adj

Meaning 2

Not aesthetic:

Devoid of aesthetic sensibilities, concerns, or considerations.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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3

adjective

Meaning 3

violating aesthetic canons or requirements; deficient in tastefulness or beauty

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • inaesthetic and quite unintellectual
  • peered through those inaesthetic spectacles

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unaesthetic

Antonyms: aesthetic

History

Etymology

From in- + aesthetic.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: aestetyczny — Translations
  • Polish: nieestetyczny — Translations