unlovely


un·love·ly

adj \-ˈləv-lē\

Definition of UNLOVELY

: not likable : disagreeable, unpleasant
un·love·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun

Examples of UNLOVELY

  1. <Sunday night is often spoiled by the unlovely thought of having to go back to school or work the next morning.>
  2. <an unlovely but efficient little machine>

First Known Use of UNLOVELY

14th century

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