unstriking

strik·ing

U u

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strahy-king]
- /ˈstraɪ kɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [strahy-king]
- /ˈstraɪ kɪŋ/

Definitions of unstriking word

adjective unstriking attractive; impressive: a scene of striking beauty. 1
adjective unstriking noticeable; conspicuous: a striking lack of enthusiasm. 1
adjective unstriking being on strike, as workers. 1
adjective unstriking capable of attacking an enemy, especially by air: striking power. within the extent of space through which it is possible to attack a target effectively: striking distance. 1

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Origin of unstriking

First appearance:

before 1605

One of the 40% oldest English words

First recorded in 1605-15; strike + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Unstriking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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unstriking popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% 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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Antonyms for unstriking

adj unstriking

a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
a1 — in good health; physically fit
arrestive — tending to arrest
mostest — (nonstandard) most.

adjective unstriking

outstanding — prominent; conspicuous; striking: an outstanding example of courage.

All 6 Antonyms of unstriking