Unrhythmical

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈrɪðmɪkəl/

Definitions of unrhythmical

adjective describing something that lacks rhythm or is not rhythmic

Example Sentences

A1 The baby's first attempts at clapping were unrhythmical.

A2 The beginner drummer's playing was unrhythmical and inconsistent.

B1 The dance group struggled to synchronize their movements, resulting in an unrhythmical performance.

B2 The orchestra's rendition of the classical piece was criticized for being unrhythmical.

C1 The professional dancer's unrhythmical footwork was surprising given her years of experience.

C2 Despite his talent, the musician's unrhythmical timing caused discord within the band.

Examples of unrhythmical in a Sentence

formal The unrhythmical pattern of the music made it difficult for the orchestra to stay in sync.

informal I can't dance to this unrhythmical beat, it's throwing me off.

slang The song sounded so unrhythmical, I couldn't even bob my head to it.

figurative Her unrhythmical speech made it hard for anyone to follow her train of thought.

Grammatical Forms of unrhythmical

past tense

unrhythmicalled

plural

unrhythmicals

comparative

more unrhythmical

superlative

most unrhythmical

present tense

unrhythmical

future tense

will unrhythmical

perfect tense

have unrhythmicalled

continuous tense

is unrhythmicalling

singular

unrhythmical

positive degree

unrhythmical

infinitive

to unrhythmical

gerund

unrhythmicalling

participle

unrhythmicalled

Origin and Evolution of unrhythmical

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'unrhythmical' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'rhythmical' meaning 'having rhythm'.
Evolution of the word: The word 'unrhythmical' has maintained its original meaning of lacking rhythm, but its usage has become less common over time as alternative terms like 'unrhythmic' or 'non-rhythmic' have emerged.