Unco

Pronunciation: /ˈʌŋkoʊ/

Definitions of unco

adjective a Scottish term meaning strange, odd, or eccentric

Example Sentences

A1 The cat was uncooperative during the vet visit.

A2 She felt uncoordinated while trying to dance.

B1 The new employee was uncooperative with following company policies.

B2 The uncoordinated effort of the team led to a loss in the game.

C1 The uncooperative behavior of the politician caused a stir in the media.

C2 The uncoordinated response from the government led to confusion among the public.

Examples of unco in a Sentence

formal The uncoordinated efforts of the team led to a lack of progress on the project.

informal He's so unco when it comes to dancing, but he still has fun.

slang She's always been a bit unco on the basketball court.

figurative His uncooperative attitude was like a thorn in my side during the entire meeting.

Grammatical Forms of unco

• past tense: uncoed
• plural: uncos
• comparative: more unco
• superlative: most unco
• present tense: unco
• future tense: will unco
• perfect tense: has uncoed
• continuous tense: is uncoing
• singular: unco
• positive degree: unco
• infinitive: to unco
• gerund: uncoing
• participle: uncoed

Origin and Evolution of unco

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unco' originated from the Scottish dialect, derived from the Old English word 'uncūth' meaning strange or unknown.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unco' evolved to be used in Scottish dialects to mean unusual, strange, or remarkable.