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unsarcastic

unsarcastic

7.7
Saying something honestly without making fun of someone
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈsɑrˌkæstɪk/
translation icon : sin sarcasmo
  • Her comments were completely unsarcastic, showing her genuine support for the project.

Examples

  • He gave an unsarcastic answer to the question, clearly expressing what he really thought.

  • "He's the most unsarcastic man I've ever met.

    Fiction book (1999)

  • While others joked around, she remained serious and unsarcastic in her feedback.

Synonyms

unironic
vsunsarcastic
1 7.0

Showing real feeling and not meant as a joke

is simply without mocking or joking intent, not necessarily heartfelt

Antonyms

sarcastic
99 4.0

Using words that say the opposite of what you mean to mock or hurt someone

How Sarcastic

sarcastic
99 4.0
ironic
49 4.8
unsarcastic
7.7
earnest
28 4.2

Surface Forms

unsarcastic positive

Morphology

unsarcastic = sarcastic (transparent) = un + sarcastic

Standard negation 'un-' applied to the adjective 'sarcastic' yields the straightforward meaning 'not sarcastic'.

Etymology

Unsarcastic begins with un- meaning 'not' and the rest comes from sarcastic, related to sarcasm, which comes from an old Greek word that meant 'to tear flesh' — a strong picture for sharp, cutting words. So, unsarcastic means 'not sarcastic', without a sharp or cutting tone, calm and sincere.