unlovely

adjective

un·​love·​ly ˌən-ˈləv-lē How to pronounce unlovely (audio)
: not likable : disagreeable, unpleasant
unloveliness noun

Examples of unlovely in a Sentence

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

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unlovely was in the 15th century

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“Unlovely.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unlovely. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

unlovely

adjective
un·​love·​ly ˌən-ˈləv-lē How to pronounce unlovely (audio)
ˈən-
: having no charm or appeal : disagreeable
an unlovely story about betrayal
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