unlikeable

American

[uhn-lahyk-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈlaɪk ə bəl /

adjective

not likeable; unpleasant, off-putting.

Other Word Forms

unlikeability noun
unlikeableness noun
unlikeably adverb

Example Sentences

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"It's a defiantly unlikeable performance, miles away from Chalamet's romantic leads," Curtis noted.

From BBC • Dec. 11, 2024

For the most part that’s an easy proposition since nobody in Jimmy’s orbit is unlikeable.

From Salon • Oct. 16, 2024

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

I might be especially unlikeable to you because I’m not beautiful like Scheherazade, or funny, but I still have her job to entertain you.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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