Unstarry

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈstɛri/

Definitions of unstarry

adjective describing something that does not have stars visible in the sky

Example Sentences

A1 The night sky was unstarry due to the thick clouds covering the stars.

A2 On a moonless night, the sky appeared unstarry and dark.

B1 The city's bright lights made the sky look unstarry and dull.

B2 The pollution in the air made the once clear sky appear unstarry and hazy.

C1 The observatory's telescope revealed a previously unseen unstarry region of the sky.

C2 The astronomer was puzzled by the unstarry patch in the sky, unable to explain its absence of stars.

Examples of unstarry in a Sentence

formal The unstarry sky on a cloudy night was a disappointment for stargazers.

informal I was hoping for a clear night to see the stars, but it's unstarry tonight.

slang The sky looks so unstarry, it's like a bummer.

figurative Her future seemed unstarry, lacking in excitement or promise.

Grammatical Forms of unstarry

• past tense: unstarried
• plural: unstarries
• comparative: more unstarry
• superlative: most unstarry
• present tense: unstarry
• future tense: will be unstarry
• perfect tense: have been unstarry
• continuous tense: is being unstarry
• singular: unstarry
• positive degree: unstarry
• infinitive: to be unstarry
• gerund: being unstarry
• participle: unstarrying

Origin and Evolution of unstarry

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unstarry' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'starry' which refers to something full of stars.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something lacking stars or not resembling stars, the word 'unstarry' has evolved to also convey a sense of darkness or emptiness in a poetic or metaphorical sense.