How Do You Spell UNHANDSOMER?

Pronunciation: [ʌnhˈandsəmə] (IPA)

The word "unhandsomer" is an uncommon term that is often misspelled as "unhandsome." The correct spelling of this word is with an "-er" ending, which signifies a comparative form. IPA phonetic transcription for "unhandsomer" is /ʌnˈhændsəmər/. It refers to something that is less attractive or appealing than something else. While it may not be a widely used word, it is important to spell it correctly to maintain proper grammar and communication in written materials.

Common Misspellings for UNHANDSOMER

• ynhandsomer
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• inhandsomer
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• 7nhandsomer
• ubhandsomer
• umhandsomer
• ujhandsomer
• uhhandsomer
• ungandsomer
• unbandsomer
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• unyandsomer
• unhzndsomer
• unhsndsomer
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• unhqndsomer

Etymology of UNHANDSOMER

The word "unhandsomer" is formed by adding the prefix "un-" to the adjective "handsomer". To understand its etymology, we need to examine the origin of the base word "handsome".

The adjective "handsome" derives from the Old English word "handsom", which meant "easy to handle" or "convenient". It consisted of two components: "hand" (referring to the grasping organ) and "-som" (a suffix used to denote the quality or condition of something).

Over time, the meaning of "handsome" evolved to describe someone or something that is pleasing or attractive in appearance. The suffix "-er" is often added to comparatives in English to indicate a higher degree, thus resulting in the formation of "handsomer" to describe something more attractive than another.