un-English

adjective

un-En·​glish ˌən-ˈiŋ-glish How to pronounce un-English (audio)
 also  -ˈiŋ-lish
1
: not characteristically English
2
: not agreeing with standard or generally accepted usage of the English language

Word History

First Known Use

1633, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of un-English was in 1633

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Cite this Entry

“Un-English.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/un-English. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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