adj

unromantic

Unromantic (adj) means not romantic; practical or unemotional in a way that lacks charm or affection. Example: “He gave her an unromantic gift: a vacuum cleaner.”

adj

Not romantic; practical or unemotional in a way that lacks charm or affection.

"He gave her an unromantic gift: a vacuum cleaner."

"Their first date was a rather unromantic trip to the hardware store."

How to use unromantic

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishLacking the charm, sentiment, or affection expected in romance.

Common pairings

unromantic gesture thoroughly unromantic

Word forms

more unromantic comparative, most unromantic superlative

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Etymology

From un- ("not") plus romantic.

Rhymes for unromantic

antic frantic semantic pedantic gigantic Atlantic romantic transatlantic

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unromantic” mean?

The word “unromantic” means not romantic; practical or unemotional in a way that lacks charm or affection. In plain terms, lacking the charm, sentiment, or affection expected in romance.

How do you use “unromantic” in a sentence?

Here is “unromantic” used in a sentence: “He gave her an unromantic gift: a vacuum cleaner.”

What part of speech is “unromantic”?

“Unromantic” is an adjective.

What is the meaning of unromantic?

"unromantic" (adj) means not romantic; practical or unemotional in a way that lacks charm or affection.