Unglamorous

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈɡlæmərəs/

Definitions of unglamorous

adjective describing a lack of glamour or charm

Example Sentences

A1 Working in a factory can be unglamorous but it pays the bills.

A2 She chose an unglamorous career in accounting because she enjoyed working with numbers.

B1 The reality of being a nurse is often unglamorous, with long hours and hard work.

B2 Despite the unglamorous nature of the job, she found fulfillment in helping others as a social worker.

C1 The unglamorous task of data entry may seem tedious, but it is crucial for maintaining accurate records.

C2 Even in the world of high fashion, there are unglamorous behind-the-scenes tasks that need to be done.

Examples of unglamorous in a Sentence

formal The job of a garbage collector may be considered unglamorous, but it is essential for maintaining a clean city.

informal Working in a fast food restaurant may not be glamorous, but someone has to do the unglamorous jobs.

slang Cleaning up after a party is definitely the most unglamorous task of them all.

figurative Behind every successful event, there are countless unglamorous hours of preparation and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of unglamorous

past tense

unglamorized

plural

unglamorous

comparative

more unglamorous

superlative

most unglamorous

present tense

unglamorizes

future tense

will unglamorize

perfect tense

has unglamorized

continuous tense

is unglamorizing

singular

unglamorous

positive degree

unglamorous

infinitive

to unglamorize

gerund

unglamorizing

participle

unglamorized

Origin and Evolution of unglamorous

First Known Use: 1920 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unglamorous' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'glamorous' meaning attractive or exciting in a showy way.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unglamorous' first appeared in the early 20th century to describe something lacking in charm or attractiveness. Over time, it has become commonly used to refer to things that are plain, ordinary, or unexciting.