homely
adjective
lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive.
unhomely
-
a word derived from
homely.
Example Sentences
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Solastalgia speaks of a modern uncanny, in which a familiar place is rendered unrecognisable by climate change or corporate action: the home become suddenly unhomely around its inhabitants.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 1, 2016
Both shows present an unhomely vision of home, depicting it as a place of repressed longings and semi-functional objects.
From The Guardian ● Jun. 16, 2010
One of our 17th century poets has said, "Go where thou wilt . . . if thy soul is a stranger to thee, this whole world is unhomely."
From Time Magazine Archive
His room in Great Russell Street seemed to have suffered neglect during his absence; his return was unexpected; everything seemed unhomely and unwelcoming.
From Thyrza by George Gissing
In the dim unhomely light Of the early morningtide, He took the triple key And he laid it by his side.
From Songs of Action by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
