unbookish

The word “unbookish” has 3 syllables: un-book-ish

It's pronounced as /ʌnˈbʊkɪʃ/


What is synonym and antonym for unbookish?

In the thesaurus, “unbookish” has 21 synonyms and 11 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for unbookish along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for unbookish

  • colloquial
  • conversational
  • dialectal
  • dialectic
  • dialectical
  • incorrect
  • informal
  • nonformal
  • nongrammatical
  • nonliterary
  • nonstandard
  • regional
  • slang
  • slangy
  • substandard
  • uneducated
  • ungrammatical
  • unlearned
  • unliterary
  • vernacular
  • vulgar

Antonyms for unbookish

  • bookish
  • correct
  • educated
  • formal
  • genteel
  • grammatical
  • learned
  • literary
  • proper
  • standard
  • undialectical

Meanings of unbookish

  • adjective
    1. Not bookish.

Example Sentences

  • His unbookish demeanor puzzled his professors, who expected a more studious attitude.
  • Despite her unbookish appearance, she possessed a deep understanding of practical skills.
  • The artist's studio was cluttered and unbookish, reflecting a creative rather than academic environment.
  • He preferred unbookish hobbies like hiking and gardening over reading academic texts.
  • The conference room was filled with unbookish chatter rather than the expected scholarly discourse.

On this page you'll find 32 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to unbookish, such as: bookish, colloquial, conversational, correct, dialectal, dialectic, dialectical.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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