uncool
/ʌnˈkuːl/ · un·cool
adjective
- Not in accord with the current fashion, standards or mores of a particular group; not cool Wearing pleated pants is considered uncool by many teenagers.
- Lacking style, sophistication, or appeal The uncool design of the new smartphone has been criticized by tech enthusiasts.
Did you know? The term 'uncool' was popularized in the 1950s and 1960s by the 'beat generation', a group of young writers and artists who rejected mainstream culture and values. The word has since become a staple of informal language, often used to express disapproval or disdain for something that is perceived as un fashionable or un trendy.