uncool
adjective/ʌnˈkuːl/
Frequency rank: #15,938 most common English word
Meaning
Not fashionable, impressive, or socially acceptable; embarrassing or awkward.
Example sentence
Wearing matching outfits with your parents is considered uncool by most teenagers.
Synonyms & related words
- embarrassing
- lame
- dorky
- unfashionable
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