Unromantic

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈroʊˌmæntɪk/

Definitions of unromantic

adjective describing something that lacks romance or is not romantic

Example Sentences

A1 He gave her an unromantic gift for their anniversary.

A2 Their relationship was unromantic, but practical.

B1 She found his lack of romantic gestures to be unromantic.

B2 The movie portrayed a realistic, unromantic view of relationships.

C1 Despite their unromantic beginnings, their love grew stronger over time.

C2 The author's unromantic writing style appealed to readers who preferred realism over sentimentality.

Examples of unromantic in a Sentence

formal The practical and unromantic approach to solving the issue was met with mixed reactions.

informal I know it's unromantic, but let's just split the bill.

slang I'm not into all that mushy stuff, I'm more of an unromantic type.

figurative His unromantic view on love made it difficult for him to maintain relationships.

Grammatical Forms of unromantic

• past tense: unromanticized
• plural: unromantics
• comparative: less romantic
• superlative: least romantic
• present tense: is unromantic
• future tense: will be unromantic
• perfect tense: has been unromantic
• continuous tense: is being unromantic
• singular: unromantic
• positive degree: romantic
• infinitive: to be unromantic
• gerund: being unromantic
• participle: unromanticizing

Origin and Evolution of unromantic

First Known Use: 1789 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unromantic' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'romantic' which refers to idealized or fantastical love.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that lacked romantic or idealized qualities, the word 'unromantic' has evolved to also describe someone who is practical, realistic, or lacking in sentimentality.