ungrammatical

American  

[uhn-gruh-mat-i-kuhl] / ˌʌn grəˈmæt ɪ kəl /

adjective

1. grammatically incorrect or awkward; not conforming to the rules or principles of grammar or accepted usage.

   an ungrammatical sentence.

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ungrammatical British  

/ ˌʌnɡrəˈmætɪkəl /

adjective

1. (of a sentence) not regarded as correct by native speakers of the language

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• ungrammatically
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of ungrammatical

First recorded in 1645–55; un- ¹ + grammatical

Example Sentences

Ungrammatical expressions are unfortunately too common even amongst those who have not the excuse of ignorance, but who fall into the use of them merely from carelessness, or unconscious imitation of others.

From Frost's Laws and By-Laws of American Society A condensed but thorough treatise on etiquette and its usages in America, containing plain and reliable directions for deportment in every situation in life. by Frost, Sarah Annie

Ungrammatical, but it is what Jim said, and I have to record it.

From Settling Day by Gould, Nat

Ungrammatical, un-gra-mat′i-kal, adj. not according to the rules of grammar.—adv.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 4 of 4: S-Z and supplements) by Various