uncool

adjective

un·​cool ˌən-ˈkül How to pronounce uncool (audio)
Synonyms of uncoolnext
1
: lacking in assurance, sophistication, or self-control
2
: failing to accord with the values or styles (as of dress or behavior) of a particular group : not accepted or admired as cool or proper
driving an uncool car
an uncool remark

Examples of uncool in a Sentence

Her parents' car is totally uncool. It's uncool to lie to your friends.
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In a conversation from the road, Hewson and Keating talked about their expectations for Florida and South America, hanging out with their musical heroes in Pearl Jam, and the uncool advice dispensed by Bono, maybe the coolest dad in the world. — Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2025 By Samantha Allen February 24, 2025 Between his breakout on The Other Two and his new role on Netflix’s basketball comedy show Running Point, Drew Tarver is getting used to playing the uncool sibling. — Samantha Allen, Them, 24 Feb. 2025 Superstars such as Pink and Cardi B were turning down the chance to perform because the NFL, while still popular, looked increasingly uncool with the under-30 crowd. — Bloomberg News, Orlando Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2025 Totally rocking the suburbs from their parent’s garage, the pair — dressed in full studded black leather outfits, teased hair and goth-y makeup — try to shred only to realize their hair whipping is causing a very uncool side effect. — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for uncool

Word History

First Known Use

1948, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of uncool was in 1948

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