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- [uhn-kool]
- /ʌnˈkul/
- /ʌnˈkuːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-kool]
- /ʌnˈkul/
Definitions of uncool word
- adjective uncool not self-assured or relaxed: He felt very uncool, making a speech to strangers. 1
- adjective uncool not sophisticated or worldly-wise. 1
- adjective uncool not trendy 1
- adjective uncool not acceptable or fair 1
- adjective uncool If you say that a person, thing, or activity is uncool, you disapprove of them because they are not fashionable, sophisticated, or attractive. 0
- adjective uncool unsophisticated; unfashionable 0
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Origin of uncool
First appearance:
before 1955 One of the 4% newest English words
1955-60; un-1 + cool (in the slang senses “socially adept”)
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Parts of speech for Uncool
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
uncool popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
uncool usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for uncool
adj uncool
adjective uncool
- chichi — If you say that something is chichi, you mean that it is pretty or stylish, especially in a way that you consider affected.
- drag — drag and drop
- drudging — Present participle of drudge.
- enervative — Causing enervation.
- jading — a worn-out, broken-down, worthless, or vicious horse.
Antonyms for uncool
adj uncool
- algid — chilly or cold
- at peace — in a state of harmony or friendship
- been around — in a circle, ring, or the like; so as to surround a person, group, thing, etc.: The crowd gathered around.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- cool as a cucumber — very calm; self-possessed
adjective uncool
- aiding — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- coldish — Somewhat cold.
- cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
- coolheaded — not easily flustered; calm
- liking — Usually, likes. the things a person likes: a long list of likes and dislikes.
Top questions with uncool
- how to be uncool?
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