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Unfashionable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfashionable

 

[ ˌʌnˈfæʃənəbl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

style

Not in keeping with the current fashion; out of date or old-fashioned.

Synonyms

old-fashioned, outdated, unstylish

Examples of usage

  • She wore an unfashionable dress to the party.
  • His taste in music is considered unfashionable by many.
Context #2 | Adjective

trend

Not following or in line with the latest trends or styles.

Synonyms

behind the times, obsolete, passé

Examples of usage

  • His unfashionable haircut made him stand out in the crowd.
  • The interior design of the house was seen as unfashionable by modern standards.

Translations

Translations of the word "unfashionable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fora de moda

🇮🇳 फैशन से बाहर

🇩🇪 altmodisch

🇮🇩 kuno

🇺🇦 немодний

🇵🇱 niemodny

🇯🇵 時代遅れ

🇫🇷 démodé

🇪🇸 pasado de moda

🇹🇷 modası geçmiş

🇰🇷 유행에 뒤떨어진

🇸🇦 غير عصري

🇨🇿 nemoderní

🇸🇰 nemoderný

🇨🇳 过时的

🇸🇮 nemoderen

🇮🇸 úreltur

🇰🇿 ескіше

🇬🇪 მოდიდან ამოვარდნილი

🇦🇿 modadan düşmüş

🇲🇽 pasado de moda

Etymology

The word 'unfashionable' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the combination of 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'fashionable' meaning 'in style'. It reflects the idea of something being not trendy or out of fashion in a particular time period. Over the years, the term has been used to describe clothing, trends, styles, and attitudes that are no longer considered fashionable or popular.

See also: fashion, fashionable, fashionably, fashioning, fashionista, refashion.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,468, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.