uncool

[ uhn-kool ]

adjective

, Slang.

1. not self-assured or relaxed:

   He felt very uncool, making a speech to strangers.

2. not sophisticated or worldly-wise.

uncool

/ ʌnˈkuːl /

adjective

1. unsophisticated; unfashionable
2. excitable; tense; not cool

Word History and Origins

Origin of uncool¹

1955–60; un- ¹ + cool (in the slang senses “socially adept”)

Example Sentences

“He was seen as on the sellout side of the spectrum. The letter of the law says he’s right, but it was inherently uncool to side with big business over fans.”

From Los Angeles Times

Will they embrace Instagram, a possibly uncool mom favorite?

From Seattle Times

The obstacles range from anger over the war in Gaza to what social media experts describe as the unavoidably uncool nature of supporting the administration in power.

From New York Times

Not that it was uncool … you get it.

From Los Angeles Times

And to desire openly to be included, accepted, was the most “uncool” trait of all.

From Los Angeles Times

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