adj

unrecognizable

uhn-REH-kuh-neye-zuh-buhl

Unrecognizable (adj) means So changed that it can no longer be identified as what it once was. Example: “After the renovation, the old house was unrecognizable.”

adj

So changed that it can no longer be identified as what it once was.

"After the renovation, the old house was unrecognizable."

"Years of hardship had left him almost unrecognizable to his old friends."

How to use unrecognizable

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishChanged so much that you cannot tell what or who it used to be.

Common pairings

almost unrecognizable completely unrecognizable unrecognizable from before

Word forms

more unrecognizable comparative, most unrecognizable superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus recognizable.

Rhymes for unrecognizable

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unrecognizable” mean?

The word “unrecognizable” means so changed that it can no longer be identified as what it once was. In plain terms, changed so much that you cannot tell what or who it used to be.

How do you pronounce “unrecognizable”?

“Unrecognizable” is pronounced uhn-REH-kuh-neye-zuh-buhl (/ʌnˈɹɛkəɡnaɪzəbəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “unrecognizable” in a sentence?

Here is “unrecognizable” used in a sentence: “After the renovation, the old house was unrecognizable.”

What part of speech is “unrecognizable”?

“Unrecognizable” is an adjective.