Pronunciation: [ʌnpə͡ʊˈɛtɪkə͡l] (IPA) 
The word "unpoetical" is spelled with the prefix "un-" meaning "not" added to the word "poetical," which refers to something having the qualities of poetry. The pronunciation of this word is /ʌnpəˈtɛtɪkəl/. The "e" in "poetical" is pronounced like the "e" in "bet" and "pet." The stress is on the second syllable. The spelling of this word can be challenging due to the silent "e" at the end of "poetical," which is not pronounced.
The term "unpoetical" refers to something that lacks the qualities or characteristics typically associated with poetry. It describes elements, ideas, or expressions that do not possess the aesthetic beauty, creativity, emotional depth, or rhythmic patterns generally found in poetic works.
When referring to a literary work, "unpoetical" may indicate a lack of imaginative, metaphorical, or lyrical language that is commonly employed to convey profound emotions or depict vivid imagery. Such works may focus primarily on conveying information or facts, neglecting to engage the reader's senses or evoke a deeper emotional response.
However, "unpoetical" can extend beyond the context of literature to encompass aspects of everyday life. For example, it can describe situations, experiences, or surroundings that lack a sense of enchantment, inspiration, or artistic ambiance. Mundane or dull circumstances that fail to spark the imagination or evoke any sense of wonder may be deemed "unpoetical."
While subjective, the term implies an absence or deficiency of the creative and emotional elements commonly found in poetry. As poetry often seeks to illuminate the beauty and complexity of human experiences, "unpoetical" refers to anything that falls short of or deviates from the expressive and evocative qualities that we typically associate with the realm of poetry.
Not having the beauties of verse; unbecoming a poet.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
The word "unpoetical" is derived from the combination of two root words: "un-" and "poetical".
The prefix "un-" is a common prefix in the English language that denotes a negation or absence of the word it is attached to. In this case, "un-" negates the word "poetical", implying the opposite or absence of something being poetic.
The root word "poetical" is derived from the Old French word "poétique", which in turn comes from the Latin word "poeticus". "Poeticus" is derived from the Greek word "poietikos", which means "of or pertaining to poetry".
Therefore, combining the prefix "un-" (meaning not) with the word "poetical" (meaning of or pertaining to poetry), we get "unpoetical", which refers to something that lacks poetic qualities or does not possess the characteristics associated with poetry.
