Synonyms of uncool
120 similar words · 60 opposite words
Another word for uncool is banal. Other synonyms of uncool are basic, mindless, beat, blah and commonplace.
Synonyms and similar words for uncool
adjectiveNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- banalCommon in a boring way, to the point of being predictable; containing nothing new or fresh.
- basicUnremarkable or uninteresting; boring; uncool.
- mindless
- beat slang
- blah
- commonplaceOrdinary; not having any remarkable characteristics.
- blandLacking interest; boring; dull.
- boring
- colourlessLacking in interest or variety.
- cornyBoring and unoriginal.
- drab
- stuffy
- dreich ScotlandNot enjoyable or interesting; boring, dull.
- drowsyBoring.
- dullBoring; not exciting or interesting.
- dull as dishwaterBoring; ordinary; exceedingly dull.
- flat
- heavy going
- ho-humBoring; not interesting or novel.
- humdrumLacking variety or excitement; dull; boring.
- insipid
- lacklusterNot exceptional; not worthy of special merit, attention, or interest; having no vitality.
- lameUncool, uninteresting, or unfunny.
- languidOf an idea, writing, etc.: dull, uninteresting.
- lifelessDull or lacking vitality.
- longsome UK, dialectal
- monotonous
- mundaneOrdinary; not new; part of the mainstream culture.
- no fun at partiesBoring or pedantic.
- plain
- ploddingProgressing slowly and laboriously.
- prosaicOverly plain, simple or commonplace, to the point of being boring.
- prosy
- pedantic
- pedestrian
- static
- straightforward
- snoozeworthyVery boring.
- soporificBoring, dull.
- tediousBoring, monotonous, time-consuming, wearisome, livelong.
- wanBland, uninterested.
- weaksauce informalLacking in interest or substance; boring, disappointing, lackluster.
- wooden
- uninterestingArousing little or no interest; boring or uneventful.
- stodgy
- vapidLifeless, dull, or banal.
- vanilla
- cheugyUncool; tryhard.
- cringeSynonym of cringeworthy or uncool, inducing awkwardness or secondhand embarrassment.
- cringey
- cringeworthyThat causes or may cause one to cringe with disgust, embarrassment (often vicarious embarrassment), etc.; awkward...
- dated
- démodéOutdated, old-fashioned.
- elderly
- fossilized
- inelegantNot elegant; not exhibiting neatness, refinement, or precision.
- last year
- normieLike a normal person; mainstream, belonging to an outgroup.
- old
- old-fashionedOf an object, outdated or no longer in vogue.
- old-hat
- oldfangledOld-fashioned.
- ossifiedInflexible, old-fashioned.
- out
- out of date
- out of fashionUnfashionable, not in fashion.
- out of touch
- outdated
- outmodedUnfashionable.
- passé
- rinky-dink US, informalOld-fashioned, tired; also, shabby, worn-out.
- tacky
- unchicUnfashionable.
- unfashionable
- unhipNot hip; uncool, unfashionable.
- unpopular
- unstylishNot stylish; unfashionable.
- untrendyNot trendy; unfashionable, square.
- abject
- filthy
- baseMorally reprehensible, immoral; cowardly.
- beggarly
- blameworthyDeserving blame or censure; reprehensible.
- carrion figurativelyDisgusting, horrid, rotten.
- cheap
- choicalSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- contemptibleDeserving contempt.
- cringingAct of one who cringes.
- damnable
- dedecorousDisgraceful; unbecoming.
- degraded
- deplorable
- deridableCapable of, or suitable for, being derided.
- derisibleDeserving derision (“treatment with disdain or contempt”).
- despicableFit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.
- despisableWorthy to be despised.
- dirty
- discreditable
- disdainableAble to be disdained; subject to disdain.
- disgraceful
- dishonorable
- disreputableNot respectable, lacking repute; discreditable.
- execrable
- groveling
- hylicSynonym of physical, material, or base.
- hylicalSynonym of physical or material.
- ignoble
- ignominiousEspecially of a person: deserving of disgrace or dishonour; contemptible, despicable.
- ingloriousIgnominious; disgraceful.
- laughableWorthless; worthy of contempt or derision.
- loathsomeHighly offensive; abominable, sickening.
- lousyUnderhanded; mean; contemptible.
- low
- ludicrous
- mean
- mean-spiritedHaving a base, nasty, petty, or malevolent disposition; tawdry.
- miserableWretched; worthless; mean; contemptible.
- obscene
- outrageous
- paltry
Opposite of uncool
adjectiveNot in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- coolKnowing what to do and how to behave; behaving with effortless and enviable style and panache; considered popular by...
- ace slang
- admirable
- amazing
- awe-inspiringInspiring awe; awesome.
- awesome colloquial
- badass
- broyal
- bang onPrecisely accurate; exactly appropriate or fitting; spot on.
- bang-upEspecially good; wonderful; superb.
- studlyLike a stud; being or relating to a sexually attractive male.
- based
- beatific
- beneshipVery good; excellent.
- bitching slang
- blissful
- bomb slangGreat, awesome.
- brilliant
- bully
- celestial
- cher
- choice
- chronic slang
- churOverwhelming; demanding; intense.
- cock onPerformed well; excellent; exact; correct.
- commendableWorthy of commendation; deserving praise; admirable, creditable, or meritorious.
- copaceticFine, excellent, OK, in excellent order.
- crackerjack
- cushty slangExcellent, very good.
- dank slang
- def slangExcellent; very good.
- delightfulPleasant; pleasing, bringing enjoyment, satisfaction, or pleasure.
- divine
- dope slangAmazing; cool.
- epic
- excellent
- exceptional
- exemplary
- exquisite
- extraordinary
- fab slangFabulous (great or spectacular).
- fabulous
- fantabulosaWonderful.
- fantastic
- fierce Ireland, slang
- finger-lickin' good figuratively
- fireAmazing; excellent.
- fireball slangExcellent, terrific.
- first-rate
- fly slang
- frabjousFabulous, joyous; great, wonderful.
- glorious
- gnarly
- goatedBeing or considered the greatest of all time; the best.
- great
- grouse Australia, slangExcellent.
- heavenlikeResembling or characteristic of a heaven; heavenly.
- heavenly
- immaculate
- impeccable
Meaning of uncool
- adjective Not in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
- noun The quality of being uncool.
Questions about synonyms of uncool
- What is another word for uncool?
- Uncool has 120 synonyms on Word.ws, such as banal, basic, mindless, beat, blah, commonplace, bland and boring.
- What is the opposite of uncool?
- The opposite of uncool is cool. Other antonyms of uncool are ace, admirable, amazing, awe-inspiring and awesome.
- What does uncool mean?
- Uncool means not in accord with the current fashion, standards, or mores of a particular group; not cool.
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