Unamiable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈā-mē-ə-bəl/ un·ami·a·ble

Meaning & Definition of Unamiable

Unamiable (adjective)

  1. not friendly or sociable, not amiable

Unamiable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unpleasant, disagreeable

    similar: disagreeable, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ungenial, ungracious, unpleasant, boorish, discourteous, ill-mannered, impolite, inconsiderate, rude, surly, uncivil, unkind, unmannerly, unsociable, bearish, bilious, cantankerous, choleric, churlish, crabby, cranky, dyspeptic, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, ill-humored, irascible, irritable, peevish, petulant, quick-tempered, snappish, testy, touchy, argumentative, contentious, contrary, ornery, querulous, unappealing, unattractive, sour, vinegary
    opposite: affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, mellow, nice, pleasant, sweet, well-disposed, amicable, clever (dialect), cordial, friendly, neighborly, benign, gentle, kind

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unamiable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unamiable:

disagreeable, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ungenial, ungracious, unpleasant, boorish, discourteous, ill-mannered, impolite, inconsiderate, rude, surly, uncivil, unkind, unmannerly, unsociable, bearish, bilious, cantankerous, choleric, churlish, crabby, cranky, dyspeptic, fussy, grouchy, grumpy, ill-humored, irascible, irritable, peevish, petulant, quick-tempered, snappish, testy, touchy, argumentative, contentious, contrary

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unamiable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unamiable:

affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious, mellow, nice, pleasant, sweet, well-disposed, amicable, clever, cordial, friendly, neighborly, benign, gentle, kind

Origin & Etymology of Unamiable

First known use: circa 1500

Frequently Asked Questions about Unamiable

What does "Unamiable" mean?

"Unamiable" means not friendly or sociable, not amiable. As an adjective, it is defined as: not friendly or sociable, not amiable.

What is another word for "Unamiable"?

Other words for "Unamiable" include disagreeable, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ungenial, ungracious, unpleasant, boorish and discourteous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unamiable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unamiable"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unamiable". Common alternatives include disagreeable, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ungenial, ungracious, unpleasant, boorish, discourteous, ill-mannered and impolite.

What is the opposite of "Unamiable"?

Antonyms of "Unamiable" include affable, agreeable, amiable, genial, good-natured, good-tempered, gracious and mellow.

Is "Unamiable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unamiable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unamiable"?

"Unamiable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈā-mē-ə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·ami·a·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Unamiable"?

First known use: circa 1500.

What is another word for "Unamiable" meaning "as in unpleasant, disagreeable"?

When "Unamiable" (adjective) means as in unpleasant, disagreeable, synonyms include disagreeable, ill-natured, ill-tempered, ungenial, ungracious and unpleasant. Opposites in this sense include affable, agreeable, amiable and genial.