Unfashionable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unfashionable

[ ˌʌnˈfæʃənəbl ]

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Not in keeping with the current fashion; out of date or old-fashioned.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old-fashioned, outdated, unstylish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

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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

Word origin

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.