Definition

Not related to home or household; often used to describe things that are foreign or not typical of domestic life.

Example

The undomestic lifestyle of the artist allowed her to travel freely without the constraints of home.

Conversation

I realized that my lifestyle is quite undomestic lately.

Really? What do you mean by that?

I mean, I hardly spend time at home or do any house chores.

Sounds like you need a balance between adventure and home life!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Undomestic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "domestic" (from Latin "domesticus", meaning belonging to a house or home). The word "undomestic" means not belonging to a home or household, indicating something that is foreign or not related to domestic life.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') belonging to a 'home' ('domestic') — that's why undomestic refers to something that is not related to home life.

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