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unlikeable

American  
[uhn-lahyk-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈlaɪk ə bəl /

adjective

  1. not likeable; unpleasant, off-putting.


Other Word Forms

  • unlikeability noun
  • unlikeableness noun
  • unlikeably adverb

Example Sentences

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In a book about the USFL,, external one of the jurors said Trump "came off as arrogant and unlikeable" in court.

From BBC • Aug. 28, 2025

O’Neill doesn’t make Sterling as unlikeable as he is in real life, which is troublesome given that he’s the show’s primary antagonist.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024

The struggles on the field of such a talented group gave the vibes of being an unlikeable team.

From Washington Times • Sep. 1, 2023

Casting Ben was a bigger challenge, he said, because he is a difficult, sometimes unlikeable character.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

And the lesson here is that people are unlikeable.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri