Uncool: meaning, definitions and examples

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uncool

[ ʌnˈkuːl ]

Adjective

^{Context #1 | Adjective}

informal

Not fashionable, not stylish, not socially acceptable.

Synonyms

outdated, unfashionable, unhip.

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Word	Description / Examples
uncool	Typically used in casual conversation to describe something or someone that is not trendy or socially accepted. Wearing socks with sandals is considered uncool He thought it would be uncool to bring his parents to the party
unfashionable	Applied when talking about clothes, styles, or trends that are not in vogue. Commonly used in discussions about fashion and appearance. Baggy jeans are unfashionable these days She felt self-conscious in her unfashionable dress
outdated	Used when referring to something that is no longer current or has been replaced by a newer version. Often used for technology, fashion, or ideas. That computer is outdated and can’t run the latest software The company needs to update its outdated policies
unhip	Informal term often used humorously to describe someone or something not in sync with the latest trends, especially in terms of music, fashion, or culture. He listens to old records and is kind of unhip It's unhip to not know the latest slang

Examples of usage

Wearing socks with sandals is considered uncool.
She thought his old-fashioned haircut was uncool.

Translations

Translations of the word "uncool" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não legal

🇮🇳 ठंडा नहीं

🇩🇪 nicht cool

🇮🇩 tidak keren

🇺🇦 некрутий

🇵🇱 nie fajny

🇯🇵 かっこよくない

🇫🇷 pas cool

🇪🇸 no guay

🇹🇷 havalı değil

🇰🇷 멋지지 않은

🇸🇦 غير رائع

🇨🇿 ne cool

🇸🇰 ne cool

🇨🇳 不酷

🇸🇮 ne kul

🇮🇸 ekki flott

🇰🇿 салқын емес

🇬🇪 არ მაგარი

🇦🇿 soyuq deyil

🇲🇽 no chido

Etymology

The word 'uncool' originated in the 1960s as a slang term to describe something or someone who is not trendy or fashionable. It gained popularity in youth culture and has since become a common term in informal language.

See also: cool, cooler, cooling, coolness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,265, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.

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