unlikeable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unlikeability noun
- unlikeableness noun
- unlikeably adverb
Example Sentences
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"I saw teachers become different, unlikeable people with Ofsted; I saw them cry, shout and hide in toilets. It was horrific."
From BBC • Nov. 11, 2025
O’Neill doesn’t make Sterling as unlikeable as he is in real life, which is troublesome given that he’s the show’s primary antagonist.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2024
Naturally, it makes for a fascinating narrative and viewing experience: how one band’s goal to be completely unlikeable and dangerous resulted in cult classic songs about God and death.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 20, 2023
Julia Roberts makes Amanda unlikeable, but she defends her behavior by always doing what she thinks is right for her family.
From Salon • Dec. 8, 2023
And the lesson here is that people are unlikeable.
From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri
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