unsharp

sharp

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahrp]
- /ʃɑrp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [shahrp]
- /ʃɑrp/

Definitions of unsharp word

adjective unsharp having a thin cutting edge or a fine point; well-adapted for cutting or piercing: a sharp knife. 1
adjective unsharp terminating in an edge or point; not blunt or rounded: The table had sharp corners. 1
adjective unsharp involving a sudden or abrupt change in direction or course: a sharp curve in the road; The car made a sharp turn. 1
adjective unsharp abrupt, as an ascent: a sharp drop. 1
adjective unsharp consisting of angular lines and pointed forms or of thin, long features: He had a sharp face. 1
adjective unsharp clearly defined; distinct: a sharp photographic image. 1

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Origin of unsharp

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (adj.) Middle English; Old English scearp; cognate with German scharf; akin to Irish cearb a cut (noun), keen (adj.); (adv.) Middle English; Old English scearpe, derivative of the adj.; (noun) Middle English, derivative of the adj.; (v.) derivative of the adj.

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Parts of speech for Unsharp

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unsharp popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 56% 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.

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