diff --git a/src/libs/utils/fancylineedit.cpp b/src/libs/utils/fancylineedit.cpp
index a0d1fd9b8aa..03e33c67b67 100644
--- a/src/libs/utils/fancylineedit.cpp
+++ b/src/libs/utils/fancylineedit.cpp
@@ -172,7 +172,6 @@ FancyLineEdit::FancyLineEdit(QWidget *parent) :
     CompletingLineEdit(parent),
     d(new FancyLineEditPrivate(this))
 {
-    ensurePolished();
     updateMargins();
 
     connect(d->m_iconbutton[Left], &QAbstractButton::clicked, this, [this] {