unfashionable

Meanings

• adjective

  Not in fashion; out of date.

  - "The unfashionable clothes from the 1980s are making a comeback."
  - "She refused to wear unfashionable clothes to the party."

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Synonyms

deformed , malformed , misshapen , démodé , passé , unchic

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unfashionable
unfashionable , table , unravelable , gravelable , pricelessable , uncontrollable

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Variants

List of all variants of unfashionable that leads to same result
unfashionable , unfashionableness , unfashionablenesses , unfashionably

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Before 1200; Middle English unfashioned, past participle of unfashion, past tense of fashion (transitive) (obsolete), to fashion, make, form; compare fashion

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unfashionable' can also be used to describe people or ideas that are no longer popular or in vogue.

2. In the fashion industry, designers often showcase unfashionable or avant-garde designs during fashion weeks to generate buzz and attention.

3. The term 'unfashionable' can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or ideas that are out of favor or no longer relevant.

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Related Concepts

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1. outdated: Related concept: Outdated refers to something that is no longer in use or no longer considered modern or current.

2. avant-garde: Related concept: Avant-garde refers to artistic or intellectual movements that are experimental and innovative, often challenging conventional norms and values.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'unfashionable' has been used to describe characters or ideas that are out of step with the prevailing cultural norms. For instance, in Jane Austen's 'Emma,' the character Miss Bates is described as unfashionable due to her outdated manners and outdated ideas. In art, unfashionable styles or techniques can be seen as rebellious or avant-garde. For example, the Impressionist movement was initially considered unfashionable but later became influential.

How to Memorize "unfashionable"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize unfashionable, imagine clothes or ideas that are no longer in style or current.

2. associate
   

   - To associate unfashionable with outdated or old-fashioned.

3. mnemonics
   

   - To remember unfashionable, use the mnemonic: 'U is for Unfashionable, U is for Outdated'.

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