Unfanciful

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈfænsɪfəl/

Definitions of unfanciful

adjective A word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. In this case, 'unfanciful' describes something that is not imaginative or creative.

Example Sentences

A1 The children's story was simple and unfanciful.

A2 She preferred unfanciful clothes that were practical and comfortable.

B1 The movie's plot was unfanciful, focusing on real-life events.

B2 The artist's style was unfanciful, with a focus on stark realism.

C1 The novel's unfanciful prose was praised for its raw honesty.

C2 Her unfanciful approach to cooking resulted in delicious, down-to-earth meals.

Examples of unfanciful in a Sentence

formal The scientist presented an unfanciful explanation for the phenomenon.

informal I don't think his story was unfanciful enough to be believable.

slang Her idea was so unfanciful, it was boring.

figurative His dreams were unfanciful, lacking any sense of imagination.

Grammatical Forms of unfanciful

• past tense: unfancifulled
• plural: unfancifuls
• comparative: less fanciful
• superlative: least fanciful
• present tense: unfanciful
• future tense: will be unfanciful
• perfect tense: has been unfanciful
• continuous tense: is being unfanciful
• singular: unfanciful
• positive degree: fanciful
• infinitive: to be unfanciful
• gerund: unfancifulling
• participle: unfancifulled

Origin and Evolution of unfanciful

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unfanciful' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' or 'lacking' and the word 'fanciful' meaning 'imaginative or whimsical'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lacking in imagination or creativity, the word 'unfanciful' has evolved to also connote practicality or realism in a more straightforward manner.