野暮(やぼ)ったい

やぼったい
i-adjective
unfashionable, tacky, unsophisticated
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 Often used for clothes, appearance, or behavior that seems outdated or provincial.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(やぼ)ったい服(ふく)
unfashionable clothes
その髪型(かみがた)、ちょっと野暮(やぼ)ったくない?
Isn't that hairstyle a bit dowdy?
野暮(やぼ)ったいデザインの店(みせ)だったが、料理(りょうり)は絶品(ぜっぴん)だった。
The restaurant had an unfashionable design, but the food was superb.

ADJECTIVE TYPE: I-adjective.

ADJECTIVE FORMS:

  • Adverb: 野暮(やぼ)ったく
  • Noun form: 野暮(やぼ)ったさ

ETYMOLOGY: From 野暮(やぼ) (boorish, unsophisticated) + っぽい/たい suffix indicating tendency.

NUANCE: 野暮(やぼ)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(やぼ)ったい服(ふく)/格好(かっこう) (unfashionable clothes/outfit)
  • 野暮(やぼ)ったい髪型(かみがた) (dowdy hairstyle)
  • 野暮(やぼ)ったいデザイン (tacky design)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 野暮(やぼ) (boorish, uncouth - stronger)
  • {ダサい} (lame, uncool - slang)
  • 垢抜(あかぬ)けない (unsophisticated - opposite of refined)
  • 垢抜(あかぬ)けた (sophisticated - opposite)
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