| adjective devoid of brightness or appeal; drab, dull, or dark |
subfusc describes things that are dim, drab, or generally dreary. Its Latin roots sub mean “below” ie submarine, Subway sandwich could also mean “somewhat dark,” if you like shadowy vibes. Fusc Latin spelling -ref fuse an electrical safety device, ref – tempers – he has a short fuse. |
| Example: There was a mixed view of nostalgic art that even the subfusc urban world of modern visuals could not relate due to it’s exoticism. |
| Origin of subfusc 1755–65; < Latin subfuscus sub -ref under, fusc – fuse (1752) Benjamin Franklin, -ref human psychological factors. |
| How to use: His driving was terrible but his subfusc was even worse, causing the situation to escalate. |
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