Definition

Not smooth or polished; lacking in sophistication or style.

Example

The presentation was quite unslick, with many rough edges and unrefined ideas.

Conversation

I saw that new cafe, but it looked a bit unslick from the outside.

Yeah, it definitely didn't have that polished look.

I wonder if the food is good, despite being unslick.

Sometimes the best places are the ones that aren’t fancy at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unslick → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "slick" (from Old English *slicc*, meaning smooth or glossy). The word "unslick" means not smooth or glossy, indicating a lack of slickness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'smooth' or 'glossy' ('slick') — that's why unslick means not smooth or glossy.

Visually Confused Words