undesigning

un·de·sign·ing

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [uhn-di-zahy-ning]
- /ˌʌn dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ/
- /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪnɪŋ /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [uhn-di-zahy-ning]
- /ˌʌn dɪˈzaɪ nɪŋ/

Definitions of undesigning word

adjective undesigning not characterized by underhand schemes or selfish motives; without an ulterior design. 1
adjective undesigning (of a person) frank; straightforward 0
adjective undesigning not designing; straightforward; honest; not crafty or underhanded 0

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Origin of undesigning

First appearance:

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

First recorded in 1665-75; un-1 + designing

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Parts of speech for Undesigning

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Undesigning

undesigning popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% 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.

undesigning usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for undesigning

adj undesigning

genuine — possessing the claimed or attributed character, quality, or origin; not counterfeit; authentic; real: genuine sympathy; a genuine antique.
guileless — free from guile; sincere; honest; straightforward; frank.
honest to god — real or genuine.
inartificial — Not artificial; natural; simple; artless.
laid back — relaxed or unhurried: laid-back music rhythms.

adjective undesigning

wash — to apply water or some other liquid to (something or someone) for the purpose of cleansing; cleanse by dipping, rubbing, or scrubbing in water or some other liquid.
washer — the act or process of washing with water or other liquid: to give the car a wash.

All 9 Synonyms of undesigning