in a not so romantic way vs in a unromantic way

Both phrases are correct, but they convey slightly different nuances. 'In a not so romantic way' implies that something is not very romantic, while 'in an unromantic way' suggests a complete lack of romance. The choice between them depends on the degree of romance you want to convey.

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in a not so romantic way

This phrase is correct and commonly used to indicate something that is not very romantic.

This phrase is used to describe situations, actions, or behaviors that lack a high degree of romance but may still have some romantic elements.

Examples:

He proposed to her in a not so romantic way, but she still said yes.
Their relationship ended in a not so romantic way, with a lot of arguments and misunderstandings.

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Not in a romantic way, they were psych-out kisses.
I mean, not in a romantic way.
You need to make him see you in a romantic way.
It's a romantic way to communicate.
Unfortunately I can't say it in a more romantic way.
Rafael has just proposed to Jane in the most romantic way, in front of a hundred people.
I thought that would be a romantic way Foyou to wake up, but instead, I've terrified you.
History has proven that if I embrace V-day in any romantic way at all, it always ends in disaster.
What a romantic way to speak of mushrooms.
And I never, ever considered Owen in a romantic way, but now I can't help the way I feel.
And by the way, can you think of a less romantic way to meet someone?
What is so crazy about wanting to hear "I love you" in a meaningful and romantic way?
I mean, it just, it sounds so romantic the way you say it, you know?
And this girl who took a chance on me in the most bizarre and romantic way possible wanted me to take a chance on her, but, erm I didn't, you know. I didn't.
It's far more romantic that way.
It's much more romantic this way.
And David managed to clock the whole Modern Romantic movement way before anybody else.
Lll be more romantic that way, not like some hick barn dance.
Elliot was mad at me for never saying "I love you" in a romantic enough way.
Kind of romantic in a way.

Alternatives:

in a less romantic way
in a somewhat unromantic manner
in a mildly unromantic way
in a slightly unromantic way
in a not very romantic way

in a unromantic way

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe situations completely lacking in romance.

This phrase is used to emphasize the absence of any romantic elements in a situation, action, or behavior.

Examples:

Their marriage was conducted in an unromantic way, without any heartfelt vows or gestures.
He expressed his feelings in an unromantic way, which left her feeling disappointed.

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It's completely unromantic, and it's way too fast, and it -

Alternatives:

in a completely unromantic way
in a totally unromantic manner
in a devoid of romance way
in a loveless way
in a cold and unromantic way

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in a not so romantic way vs in a unromantic way