Unhip

usgb/ˌʌnˈhɪp/
adjective

Not cool or stylish; not knowing or following the latest trends or fashions.

He felt unhip compared to his trendy younger sister.
Visual representation of "unhip" - Not cool or stylish; not knowing or following the latest trends or fashions.

Often appears as...

  • seem unhip
  • feel unhip

Usage tips

Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Social Perception

Using 'unhip' suggests awareness of social trends, but an outside position or lack of participation.

Illustration for Social Perception
Despite trying to be cool, his unhip choice of music was obvious.
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Self Awareness

When used to describe oneself, it indicates a humble or self-deprecating tone.

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I'm a bit unhip with the latest slang, honestly.
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Cultural Reference

Understand cultural context, as 'unhip' refers to what's currently unfashionable within a specific group.

Illustration for Cultural Reference
In this tech-savvy crowd, using a flip phone is considered unhip.
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