unlikeable
Americanadjective
Other Word Forms
- unlikeability noun
- unlikeableness noun
- unlikeably adverb
Example Sentences
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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
"That's human and it's really important for teens to know they're allowed to be imperfect, they're allowed to be unlikeable sometimes," she says.
From BBC • May 30, 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
Casting Ben was a bigger challenge, he said, because he is a difficult, sometimes unlikeable character.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 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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