Uncheerful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈtʃɪrfəl/

Definitions of uncheerful

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'uncheerful' describes a lack of cheer or happiness.

Example Sentences

A1 She felt uncheerful after failing her test.

A2 The rainy weather made the picnic atmosphere uncheerful.

B1 The uncheerful news of the company's layoffs spread quickly through the office.

B2 Despite the uncheerful circumstances, he tried to remain positive and hopeful.

C1 The uncheerful demeanor of the host put a damper on the party.

C2 The uncheerful outlook on the economy caused investors to be cautious.

Examples of uncheerful in a Sentence

formal The atmosphere in the room was uncheerful as everyone sat in silence.

informal I could tell by the uncheerful look on her face that something was wrong.

slang His uncheerful attitude was bringing everyone down.

figurative The clouds hung low in the sky, casting an uncheerful shadow over the town.

Grammatical Forms of uncheerful

• past tense: uncheerfulled
• plural: uncheerfuls
• comparative: more uncheerful
• superlative: most uncheerful
• present tense: is uncheerful
• future tense: will be uncheerful
• perfect tense: has been uncheerful
• continuous tense: is being uncheerful
• singular: uncheerful
• positive degree: uncheerful
• infinitive: to be uncheerful
• gerund: being uncheerful
• participle: uncheerfulled

Origin and Evolution of uncheerful

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'uncheerful' originated from Middle English, derived from the Old English word 'uncearful' which means sorrowful or anxious.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'uncheerful' has retained its original meaning of lacking cheer or happiness, although it may not be as commonly used in modern English compared to synonyms like 'unhappy' or 'gloomy.'