Unrecognisable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of unrecognizable. alt-of, alternative

    "To nostalgic eyes they became absolutely and almost mercifully unrecognisable. Nor did they escape a full measure of denigration."

Adjective
  1. 1
    defying recognition as e.g. because of damage or alteration wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    beyond recognition; in an unrecognizable manner wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
unidentifiableunrecognizableunrecognizablyunrecognizably

Example

More examples

"Tom was unrecognisable. He was clean-shaven, and his hair was good. His suit fitted him, and his shoes shone. He didn't smell of sweat, but instead wore a scent, and he was very gentlemanly, especially towards Mary."

Etymology

From un- + recognisable.

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