UNCOOL Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

uncool

adjective

Definition of uncool

as in unhip

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Recent Examples of uncool While most tweens and teens think most things are uncool, her children were impressed and happy to be there. — Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026 Everything looks like it’s being optimized for sales volume, which is inherently uncool. — Andrew P. Collins, The Drive, 3 June 2026 The look is giving middle-aged uncool dad. — Antonia Blyth, Deadline, 11 May 2026 But a barrage of Stop Sales riddled the contents of the uncool flip- top cooler with raw shrimp, cooked shrimp, egg rolls, tofu, raw beef and beef tendon all measuring at least 12 degrees above 41 degrees. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 17 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for uncool

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Adjective

At the tail-end of the 20th century, that comparison meant that Cornelius, born Keigo Oyamada, made liberal use of samples, knew his way around a beat, and showed an affection for then-unhip or obscure corners of pop-music history.

— Reed Jackson, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Portofino Tower is an iconic, if a little unhip, South of Fifth luxury complex that’s long been home to Miami Beach’s swashbuckling finance types.

— Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 3 Apr. 2026

Definition of unhip

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All this should be very exciting for fans who have long known one of their favorite games is still unbelievably nerdy and cheesy, but still wanted to see it in the mainstream.

— Brian Welk, IndieWire, 19 Aug. 2026
These polyester fits have also been parodied in video skits, where comedians put on an all-over polyester print outfit, like a wolf T-shirt and galaxy pants, and parody the stereotypical nerdy kid.

— Rachel Hale, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026