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Recent Examples of unbeloved
Now holding the vice presidency, Harris remains impressively unbeloved.
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Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 19 May 2021
Charles C. W. Cooke, National Review, 19 May 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unbeloved
Adjective
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For most households, cleaning the oven is a despised chore.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
4 Feb. 2026
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Before public opinion turned against the war, Ali was likely the most despised man in America.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The Cowboys get one over on the hated Steelers.—
R.J. Coyle,
Dallas Morning News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Chicago had just beaten the Green Bay Packers, its hated rival, in the wild card round of the NFL playoffs — the Bears’ first playoff win in 15 years.—
Tim Rohan,
NBC news,
18 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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However, leaving for a rival as disliked as the Mets would undoubtedly leave a stain on his time with the Phillies.—
Aaliyan Mohammed,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Nov. 2025
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The Rats are some of the most widely disliked characters in Andrzej Sapkowski’s original novels.—
Scott Meslow,
Vulture,
31 Oct. 2025
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“Unbeloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unbeloved. Accessed 12 Feb. 2026.
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