unbootlike
|un-boot-like|
C2
/ʌnˈbuːtˌlaɪk/
(bootlike)
not resembling a boot
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unbootlike' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'bootlike', which means 'resembling a boot'.
Historical Evolution
'bootlike' changed from the Old English word 'bōt' meaning 'boot' and eventually became the modern English word 'bootlike'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'bootlike' meant 'resembling a boot', and 'unbootlike' evolved to mean 'not resembling a boot'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not resembling or characteristic of a boot.
The design of the shoe was unbootlike, focusing more on comfort than style.
Synonyms
non-bootlikeunbooted
Antonyms
Last updated: 2025/07/21 09:23