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- [verb in-treeg; noun in-treeg, in-treeg]
- /verb ɪnˈtrig; noun ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig/
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- [verb in-treeg; noun in-treeg, in-treeg]
- /verb ɪnˈtrig; noun ɪnˈtrig, ˈɪn trig/
Definitions of unintriguing word
- verb with object unintriguing to arouse the curiosity or interest of by unusual, new, or otherwise fascinating or compelling qualities; appeal strongly to; captivate: The plan intrigues me, but I wonder if it will work. 1
- verb with object unintriguing to achieve or earn by appealing to another's curiosity, fancy, or interest: to intrigue one's way into another's notice. 1
- verb with object unintriguing to draw or capture: Her interest was intrigued by the strange symbol. 1
- verb with object unintriguing to accomplish or force by crafty plotting or underhand machinations. 1
- verb with object unintriguing Obsolete. to entangle. 1
- verb with object unintriguing Obsolete. to trick or cheat. 1
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Origin of unintriguing
First appearance:
before 1640 One of the 44% oldest English words
1640-50; < French intriguer < Italian intrigare < Latin intrīcāre to entangle; see intricate
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Parts of speech for Unintriguing
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unintriguing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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