uncool
/ˌʌnˈkuːl/ (bre, ipa) · [ˌʌnkˈul] /ˌʌnˈkuːl/ (ame, ipa) · [ˌʌnkˈul] /ˌən-ˈkül How to pronounce uncool (audio)/ (ame, mw)
uncool — adjective
- uncoolpositive
- more uncoolcomparative
- most uncoolsuperlative
1. not considered stylish, impressive, or socially acceptable by the people around
not considered stylish, impressive, or socially acceptable by the people around you — used especially among young people to describe things that cause loss of status or respect in a social group
Leo thought wearing a suit to the party would be uncool, so he wore jeans instead.
be uncool — describing an action as socially unacceptable
Jenna's classmates told her that getting perfect grades was uncool, but she ignored them.
that-clause with uncool as complement
Karim felt uncool at the skatepark because he could not even stand on a board.
Niran's phone was so old and cracked that it looked uncool among his friends.
Amira said vaping is not just uncool but also bad for your health.
- unfashionable
more neutral and less slangy; suitable for most contexts
- lame
stronger, more dismissive slang; implies the thing is worthless or pathetic
- dorky
playful slang suggesting awkwardness or nerdiness rather than bad style
- outdated
focuses on being old-fashioned rather than socially unacceptable
文法句型
be/get/seem/look/feel + uncool
it is uncool to + infinitive
用法筆記
Always informal, used mainly in spoken or casual written contexts such as social media, text messages, and conversations among friends. It entered youth slang in the mid-20th century alongside its opposite cool (meaning 'fashionable' or 'impressive'). Avoid in formal essays, academic papers, or professional correspondence.