uncool
word
Definition
Describes something or someone that is not stylish, fashionable, or socially accepted as desirable. Often used informally to say something is boring, awkward, or undesirable.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, often used among young people. Can be both joking and genuinely critical. It's the opposite of 'cool'. Common with people, actions, clothes, or ideas. Not typically used in formal writing.
Spanish: poco guay - no genial - anticuadoPortuguese (BR): careta - fora de moda - sem graçaPortuguese (PT): fora de moda - sem piada - desinteressanteChinese (Simplified): 不酷 - 不时髦 - 土气Chinese (Traditional): 不酷 - 不時髦 - 土氣Hindi: ग़ैर स्टाइलिश - बोरिंग - अनाकर्षकArabic: غير رائع - غير عصري - مملBengali: অকুল - ফ্যাশনবিহীন - অচল (আধুনিক অর্থে)Russian: некруто - немодно - стрёмноJapanese: ダサい - イケてないVietnamese: không ngầu - lỗi thời - nhàm chánKorean: 촌스럽다 - 멋없다Turkish: havalı olmayan - demodeUrdu: غیر دلچسپ - غیر فیشن ایبلIndonesian: nggak keren - kuno
Example Sentences
Wearing socks with sandals is uncool.
basic
He thinks homework is uncool.
basic
Calling people names is uncool.
basic
I used to think video games were uncool, but now I love them.
natural
It's pretty uncool to show up late without letting anyone know.
natural
Everyone laughed at my old phone—it was so uncool.
natural