unfashionably
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/ʌnˈfæʃənəbli/
(unfashionable)
not trendy
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfashionably' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fashionable', which comes from the Latin 'fashionabilis', meaning 'able to be made'.
Historical Evolution
'unfashionably' changed from the Middle English word 'fashionable' with the addition of the prefix 'un-' to denote the opposite meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not in accordance with the current fashion', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a manner that is not in accordance with current fashion or style.
She dressed unfashionably for the party, wearing outdated clothes.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45