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unlikeable

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

adjective

  1. not likeable; unpleasant, off-putting.


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"It's a defiantly unlikeable performance, miles away from Chalamet's romantic leads," Curtis noted.

From BBC ● Dec. 11, 2024

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

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

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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