uncool

IPA/ˌʌnˈkuːl/
KK[ˌʌnkˈul]IPA/ˌʌnˈkuːl/

uncool — 形容詞

  • uncoolpositive
  • more uncoolcomparative
  • most uncoolsuperlative

1. not considered stylish, impressive, or socially acceptable by the people around

1.形容詞B1
釋義

不酷；很遜

不時髦或不流行而丟臉的

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

例句

Leo thought wearing a suit to the party would be uncool, so he wore jeans instead.

Leo 覺得穿西裝去派對很不酷，所以他改穿牛仔褲。

be uncool — describing an action as socially unacceptable

Jenna's classmates told her that getting perfect grades was uncool, but she ignored them.

Jenna 的同學跟她說拿滿分很遜，但她不理會他們。

that-clause with uncool as complement

常見搭配
  • feel uncool
  • look uncool
  • seem uncool
  • be considered uncool
  • so uncool
  • totally uncool
  • really uncool
  • kind of uncool
  • pretty uncool
  • it is uncool to + verb
同義詞
  • 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  • outdated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

反義詞
  • cool

    the direct opposite; fashionable and socially impressive

  • trendy

    emphasises being very much in style at the moment

  • hip

    aware of and following the latest trends

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.

常見錯誤

His behavior at the formal dinner was very uncool.
His behavior at the formal dinner was very inappropriate.
Uncool is too casual for describing behavior in formal or professional settings.
This design is uncool.' (said in a business meeting about a product).
This design does not meet our brand image.
Use more neutral or professional vocabulary in workplace discussions about style.

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常用片語

  • be considered uncool
  • it is uncool to + infinitive
  • think something is uncool