Unsmooth

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈsmuːð/

Definitions of unsmooth

adjective a descriptive word that modifies or describes a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'unsmooth' describes something that is not smooth

Example Sentences

A1 The surface of the table was unsmooth and bumpy.

A2 The new road was unsmooth and difficult to drive on.

B1 The unsmooth texture of the fabric made it uncomfortable to wear.

B2 The unsmooth transition between scenes in the movie was jarring.

C1 The unsmooth negotiations between the two countries lasted for months.

C2 The unsmooth performance of the orchestra disappointed the audience.

Examples of unsmooth in a Sentence

formal The surface of the table was unsmooth and needed to be sanded down.

informal The road was so unsmooth that we had to drive slowly to avoid any damage to the car.

slang I can't believe how unsmooth that guy was trying to flirt with you.

figurative The negotiation process hit an unsmooth patch when both parties couldn't agree on the terms.

Grammatical Forms of unsmooth

• past tense: unsmoothed
• plural: unsmooths
• comparative: less smooth
• superlative: least smooth
• present tense: unsmooth
• future tense: will unsmooth
• perfect tense: has unsmoothed
• continuous tense: is unsmoothing
• singular: unsmooth
• positive degree: smooth
• infinitive: to unsmooth
• gerund: unsmoothing
• participle: unsmoothed

Origin and Evolution of unsmooth

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'unsmooth' originated from the Old English word 'unsmothe' which was derived from the Proto-Germanic word 'unsmōþaz'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unsmooth' has retained its original meaning of not being smooth or even, and it is still used in modern English with the same connotation.