unamiable

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Recent Examples of unamiable An Indian had stopped by the cabin, drunk but not unamiable, looking for her husband. The New Yorker, 4 Apr. 2022
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unamiable
Adjective
  • An east wind sets up a particularly unpleasant scenario, said Abrams.
    Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026
  • Mineral buildup inside the ice-making system or residue in the ice bin can also contribute to unpleasant flavors, Angelesco says.
    Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Adjective
  • There are also a lot of people who have never dreamed of being disagreeable in public, much less considered joining a raucous social movement.
    Ashley Belanger, ArsTechnica, 12 June 2026
  • The disagreeable object proved no match for the most fertile person in Montana.
    Jonathan Franzen, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
Adjective
  • Coaches Dawn Staley of South Carolina and Geno Auriemma of UConn had a heated courtside exchange afterward as Auriemma, in character, complained about the officiating and proved an ungracious loser, but at least apologized a day later.
    Greg Cote April 5, Miami Herald, 5 Apr. 2026
  • This person was a guest in your home, and her behavior comes off as ungracious.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2026
Adjective
  • The market is now doing what project-finance investors are meant to do, testing the cash flow and asking who is left holding the risk if the day of refinancing is unkind.
    Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • The action starts at Long Island’s historically unkind Shinnecock Hills on Thursday.
    Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 15 June 2026
Adjective
  • Annalise, the most ill-natured guest to embark on the Bravado since the legendary Carlos, complains about the absence of truffles (not in season) on her pasta.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 20 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Some do this flippantly, but reader Robin suggested drivers who do this do not care and are flat-out discourteous.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 11 Jan. 2026
Adjective
  • Refrain from talking loudly on public transport Most locals use their travel time to rest or sleep, so talking loudly is considered highly impolite to fellow passengers.
    Rebecca Ann Hughes, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • But honoring whiteness itself was deemed impolite, to say the least.
    Thomas Chatterton Williams, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
Adjective
  • The tension finally boils over when Joe accuses them of being inconsiderate neighbors with their loud lovemaking.
    Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
  • Fox News Digital previously reported that the behavior has divided travelers, with some people citing leg cramps and tight connections, while others view it as impatient or inconsiderate toward others.
    Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 31 May 2026

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“Unamiable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unamiable. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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