Unlovable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈlə-və-bəl/ un·lov·able

Meaning & Definition of Unlovable

Unlovable (adjective)

  1. incapable of inspiring love or admiration, not having attractive or appealing qualities, not lovable

Unlovable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in hateful, abhorrent

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unloved, contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched, frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, ogreish, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile, appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening
    opposite: adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome, embraceable, kissable, beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unlovable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unlovable:

abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unloved, contemptible, disagreeable, disgusting, distasteful, heinous, horrible, lousy, nasty, offensive, unlikable, unpleasant, wretched, frightful, grotesque, hideous, ill-favored, monstrous, ogreish, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, ugly, unattractive, unsightly, vile, appalling, awful, dreadful, foul, horrendous, horrid, nauseating, noisome

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unlovable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unlovable:

adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome, precious, sweet, winning, winsome, embraceable, kissable, beloved, cherished, favored, favorite, loved, treasured

Origin & Etymology of Unlovable

First known use: 1570

Frequently Asked Questions about Unlovable

What does "Unlovable" mean?

"Unlovable" means incapable of inspiring love or admiration, not having attractive or appealing qualities, not lovable. As an adjective, it is defined as: incapable of inspiring love or admiration, not having attractive or appealing qualities, not lovable.

What is another word for "Unlovable"?

Other words for "Unlovable" include abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unloved and contemptible. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unlovable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unlovable"?

There are 46 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unlovable". Common alternatives include abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome, odious, unloved, contemptible, disagreeable and disgusting.

What is the opposite of "Unlovable"?

Antonyms of "Unlovable" include adorable, darling, dear, disarming, endearing, lovable, lovesome and precious.

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

"Unlovable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unlovable"?

"Unlovable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈlə-və-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·lov·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unlovable"?

First known use: 1570.

What is another word for "Unlovable" meaning "as in hateful, abhorrent"?

When "Unlovable" (adjective) means as in hateful, abhorrent, synonyms include abhorrent, abominable, detestable, hateful, loathsome and odious. Opposites in this sense include adorable, darling, dear and disarming.