野暮ったい
やぼったい
i-adjective
unfashionable, tacky, unsophisticated
Conjugation
| Affirmative | Negative | |
|---|---|---|
| Present | 野暮ったい | 野暮ったくない |
| Past | 野暮ったかった | 野暮ったくなかった |
| て form | 野暮ったくて | 野暮ったくなくて |
| Adverbial | 野暮ったく | — |
| Conditional ば | 野暮ったければ | 野暮ったくなければ |
| Conditional たら | 野暮ったかったら | 野暮ったくなかったら |
1.
unfashionable, tacky, unsophisticated, dowdy
Describes something or someone that lacks style, fashion sense, or modern sophistication. Often used for clothes, appearance, or behavior that seems outdated or provincial.
野暮ったい服
unfashionable clothes
その髪型、ちょっと野暮ったくない?
Isn't that hairstyle a bit dowdy?
野暮ったいデザインの店だったが、料理は絶品だった。
The restaurant had an unfashionable design, but the food was superb.
ADJECTIVE TYPE: I-adjective.
ADJECTIVE FORMS:
- Adverb: 野暮ったく
- Noun form: 野暮ったさ
ETYMOLOGY: From 野暮 (boorish, unsophisticated) + っぽい/たい suffix indicating tendency.
NUANCE: 野暮ったい is primarily about appearance and style - it suggests something looks dated, provincial, or lacks urban chic. Less harsh than direct insults but clearly critical.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 野暮ったい服/格好 (unfashionable clothes/outfit)
- 野暮ったい髪型 (dowdy hairstyle)
- 野暮ったいデザイン (tacky design)
RELATED WORDS:
- 野暮 (boorish, uncouth - stronger)
- {ダサい} (lame, uncool - slang)
- 垢抜けない (unsophisticated - opposite of refined)
- 垢抜けた (sophisticated - opposite)