unclever

clev·er

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klev-er]
- /ˈklɛv ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [klev-er]
- /ˈklɛv ər/

Definitions of unclever word

adjective unclever mentally bright; having sharp or quick intelligence; able. 1
adjective unclever superficially skillful, witty, or original in character or construction; facile: It was an amusing, clever play, but of no lasting value. 1
adjective unclever showing inventiveness or originality; ingenious: His clever device was the first to solve the problem. 1
adjective unclever adroit with the hands or body; dexterous or nimble. 1
adjective unclever Older Use. suitable; convenient; satisfactory. good-natured. handsome. in good health. 1

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Origin of unclever

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; Middle English cliver, akin to Old English clifer claw, clife burdock. See cleavers

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Parts of speech for Unclever

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unclever popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Antonyms for unclever

adj unclever

artful — If you describe someone as artful, you mean that they are clever and skilful at achieving what they want, especially by deceiving people.
clever — Someone who is clever is intelligent and able to understand things easily or plan things well.
crafty — If you describe someone as crafty, you mean that they achieve what they want in a clever way, often by deceiving people.
cunning — Someone who is cunning has the ability to achieve things in a clever way, often by deceiving other people.
dextrous — dexterous

adjective unclever

argute — (of sounds) shrill
astucious — Subtle; cunning; astute.

All 12 Antonyms of unclever