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unlikeable

American  
[uhn-lahyk-uh-buhl] / ʌnˈlaɪk ə bəl /

adjective

  1. not likeable; unpleasant, off-putting.


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In a book about the USFL,, external one of the jurors said Trump "came off as arrogant and unlikeable" in court.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2025

For the most part that’s an easy proposition since nobody in Jimmy’s orbit is unlikeable.

From Salon Oct. 16, 2024

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

The struggles on the field of such a talented group gave the vibes of being an unlikeable team.

From Washington Times Sep. 1, 2023

I might be especially unlikeable to you because I’m not beautiful like Scheherazade, or funny, but I still have her job to entertain you.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri

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