unfashionable

adjective

un·​fash·​ion·​able ˌən-ˈfa-sh(ə-)nə-bəl 

1

: not in keeping with the current fashion

unfashionable clothes

2

: not favored socially

unfashionable neighborhoods

unfashionableness

ˌən-ˈfa-sh(ə-)nə-bəl-nəs 

noun

unfashionably

ˌən-ˈfa-sh(ə-)nə-blē 

adverb

Synonyms

• inappropriate
• unsuitable
• incorrect
• unstylish
• wrong
• dowdy
• inelegant
• tacky
• trashy
• tasteless

Examples of unfashionable in a Sentence

an old and unfashionable jacket that someone had donated to charity

Recent Examples on the Web

From the gorgeous, earthy stripe on Madewell’s mini skirt to a romantic floral print on Belle Poque’s midi dress, these designs will put a unique spin on any outfit, without looking unfashionable in less than a year. —Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2025

Some people worry that one-piece swimsuits appear unfashionable or dated. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 28 May 2025

People who write paeans to the suburbs, on topics that sit on the cusp between white-collar and blue-collar, are unfashionable these days. —Christopher Bonanos, Vulture, 18 July 2025

Unlike many of their previous teams, who always fell short at major events often in the most dire circumstances, this South Africa side was unfashionable. —Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1648, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for unfashionable

• fashionable