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unlovely
adjective un·love·ly \-ˈləv-lē\
: not attractive
Full Definition of UNLOVELY
: not likable : disagreeable, unpleasant
— un·love·li·ness \-lē-nəs\ noun
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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
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