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- [lahy-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ kə bəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lahy-kuh-buh l]
- /ˈlaɪ kə bəl/
Definitions of unlikable word
- adjective unlikable readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man. 1
- adjective unlikable Not likable. 0
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Origin of unlikable
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
First recorded in 1720-30; like2 + -able
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Parts of speech for Unlikable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unlikable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
unlikable usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unlikable
adj unlikable
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
- hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
adjective unlikable
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
- dreaded — to fear greatly; be in extreme apprehension of: to dread death.
- outcast — a falling out; quarrel.
- whiny — complaining; fretful; cranky: The baby is whiny because he missed his nap.
Antonyms for unlikable
adj unlikable
- copacetic — very good; excellent; completely satisfactory
- ducky — fine; excellent; wonderful.
- fine and dandy — (Informal) superb, excellent.
- likable — readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.
- likeable — readily or easily liked; pleasing: a likable young man.
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