Uncollegiate

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈkɑlədʒiət/

Definitions of uncollegiate

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun, in this case, 'uncollegiate' describes something that is not characteristic of a college or university

Example Sentences

A1 His uncollegiate behavior during the group project caused tension among the team.

A2 The student's uncollegiate attitude towards studying was evident in their lack of participation in class.

B1 The professor found the student's uncollegiate conduct disrespectful and unprofessional.

B2 The university has a zero-tolerance policy for uncollegiate behavior, such as cheating or plagiarism.

C1 The dean reprimanded the professor for allowing uncollegiate behavior to go unchecked in the classroom.

C2 The university prides itself on promoting a collegial atmosphere and discouraging any uncollegiate conduct among students and faculty.

Examples of uncollegiate in a Sentence

formal His uncollegiate behavior during the conference was quite disappointing.

informal She always acts uncollegiate when she's around her friends.

slang Stop being so uncollegiate, dude.

figurative His decision to skip the meeting was uncollegiate and showed a lack of commitment.

Grammatical Forms of uncollegiate

• past tense: uncollegiated
• plural: uncollegiates
• comparative: more uncollegiate
• superlative: most uncollegiate
• present tense: uncollegiates
• future tense: will uncollegiate
• perfect tense: have uncollegiated
• continuous tense: is uncollegiating
• singular: uncollegiate
• positive degree: uncollegiate
• infinitive: to uncollegiate
• gerund: uncollegiating
• participle: uncollegiating

Origin and Evolution of uncollegiate

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'uncollegiate' is derived from the Latin word 'un-' meaning not, and the word 'collegiate' meaning related to or characteristic of a college.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is not in accordance with the customs or traditions of a college, the word 'uncollegiate' has evolved to also mean something that lacks the characteristics or qualities typically associated with a college or academic institution.