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

Related to UNLOVELY

Synonyms: bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unpleasant, unpalatable, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky (also yukky)

Antonyms: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome

Related Words: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly [slang], god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous; aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing; crappy [slang], cruddy, crummy (also crumby), lousy, miserable, sucky [slang], wretched

Near Antonyms: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous; amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

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