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
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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 notesIn plain EnglishLacking the charm, sentiment, or affection expected in romance.
Common pairings
unromantic gesture
thoroughly unromantic
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more unromantic
- Superlative
- most unromantic
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Etymology
From un- ("not") plus romantic.
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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.
