dorky

IPA/ˈdɔːki/
IPA/ˈdɔːrki/

dorky — adjective

  • dorkypositive
  • dorkiercomparative
  • dorkiestsuperlative

1. describes someone whose behaviour, dress, or appearance comes across as socially

1.形容詞B1
釋義

describes someone whose behaviour, dress, or appearance comes across as socially awkward, unfashionable, or slightly silly — often used about a person who seems to lack confidence or style, but with a tone that can be affectionate rather than harsh.

例句

Eve felt dorky wearing her older brother's hand-me-down jacket to school.

feel dorky + wearing [item of clothing]

Arjun told a dorky joke about a penguin, and his friends all rolled their eyes.

同義詞
  • awkward

    emphasizes clumsy social moments or movements; dorky adds an element of unfashionable style

  • nerdy

    overlaps with dorky, but nerdy specifically suggests intense interest in academic or technical subjects

  • uncool

    more general than dorky; uncool describes anything not fashionable, without the clumsy connotation

  • geeky

    very close to dorky; geeky can also carry a sense of passionate enthusiasm for niche interests

反義詞
  • cool

    the direct opposite — stylish and socially confident

  • smooth

    describes someone who handles social situations with ease

文法句型

dorky + noun

feel / look / seem dorky

用法筆記

Commonly used in self-deprecating talk or between friends — the tone is much lighter than 'stupid' or 'idiotic'. A person described as dorky is often seen as endearingly awkward rather than genuinely foolish.

常見錯誤

❌He is dorky because he never studies.
✅He is dorky because he tripped over his own backpack in front of the whole class.
💡Dorky describes social or physical awkwardness or uncool style, not a lack of interest in studying.