Unlikable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈlaɪkəbəl/

Definitions of unlikable

adjective describing someone or something that is not easy to like or is unpleasant

Example Sentences

A1 The mean character in the movie was very unlikable.

A2 The unlikable smell of the garbage made me hold my breath.

B1 She found his arrogant attitude unlikable and decided to avoid him.

B2 The politician's unlikable behavior caused a lot of controversy.

C1 Despite his unlikable demeanor, he was still able to win over the crowd with his charm.

C2 The unlikable protagonist in the novel made it difficult for readers to sympathize with him.

Examples of unlikable in a Sentence

formal The protagonist of the novel was portrayed as unlikable due to his selfish actions.

informal I find her unlikable because she never listens to anyone else's opinions.

slang That guy is so unlikable, he always ruins the mood at parties.

figurative His unlikable personality was like a dark cloud hanging over the group.

Grammatical Forms of unlikable

• past tense: disliked
• plural: unlikables
• comparative: less likable
• superlative: least likable
• present tense: unlikable
• future tense: will be unlikable
• perfect tense: has been unlikable
• continuous tense: is being unlikable
• singular: unlikable
• positive degree: likable
• infinitive: to unlike
• gerund: unliking
• participle: unliking

Origin and Evolution of unlikable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'unlikable' originated from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'likable' meaning 'pleasant or agreeable'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'unlikable' has become more commonly used in everyday language to describe someone or something that is not easy to like or is unpleasant in nature.