Definition

Not having a regular beat or pattern in music or movement.

Example

The dancer's movements were so unrhythmic that it was hard to follow the music.

Conversation

Did you hear that new song by the band?

Yeah, I did! It felt a bit unrhythmic to me.

I thought so too; the beat was all over the place.

Exactly! It made it hard to really enjoy the music.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unrhythmic → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "rhythmic" (from Greek "rhythmos", meaning measured flow or movement). The word "unrhythmic" means not having a regular or measured flow or rhythm.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') having a 'measured flow' ('rhythmic') — that's why unrhythmic means lacking rhythm.

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