uncool

English

Etymology

un- + cool

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʌŋˈkuːl/
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  • Rhymes: -uːl

Adjective

uncool (comparative uncooler or more uncool, superlative uncoolest or most uncool)

  1. (slang) Not in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:boring, Thesaurus:unfashionable, Thesaurus:despicable, Thesaurus:lamentable
    Antonyms: cool; see also Thesaurus:excellent, Thesaurus:awesome, Thesaurus:wonderful
    • 1979, Jello Biafra, John Greenway (lyrics and music), “California Über Alles”, performed by Dead Kennedys:
      Now it is nineteen eighty-four / Knock-knock at your front door / It's the suede denim secret police / They have come for your uncool niece

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