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sexy Antonyms

Opposite of sexy

Because the opposite of sexy shifts with each meaning, the 16 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Sexually attractive, alluring, or exciting.

Usage Example

"The actor was cast in the lead role for his charismatic and unsexy screen presence."

Strongest
unsexy
unattractive
Strong
unappealing
repulsive
frumpy
plain
prudish
chaste

• adjective (Context 2)

Informally very exciting, trendy, or appealing (especially of a project, idea, or product).

Usage Example

"Infrastructure maintenance is rarely considered a unsexy topic in political campaigns, yet it remains essential."

Strongest
unsexy
unglamorous
boring
dull
Strong
mundane
unexciting
humdrum
pedestrian
drab

Similar words to sexy

Words similar to sexy shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

sensual
glamorous
hot
seductive
alluring
sultry
exciting
trendy
See all synonyms of sexy

• Nearby Words

sexualization
sexualize
sexually
sexy
shabbily
shabbiness
shabby

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Sexy. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/sexy
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