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- [uhn-luhv-lee]
- /ʌnˈlʌv li/
- /ˈʌnˈlʌvlɪ/
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- [uhn-luhv-lee]
- /ʌnˈlʌv li/
Definitions of unlovely word
- adjective unlovely not lovely; without beauty or charm. 1
- adjective unlovely harsh or repellent in character; unpleasant; disagreeable; objectionable. 1
- adjective unlovely not pleasant, charmless 1
- adjective unlovely If you describe something as unlovely, you mean that it is unattractive or unpleasant in some way. 0
- adjective unlovely unpleasant in appearance 0
- adjective unlovely unpleasant in character 0
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Origin of unlovely
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at un-1, lovely
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Parts of speech for Unlovely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unlovely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
unlovely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unlovely
adj unlovely
- grody — repulsive; disgusting; nauseating.
- hard time — a period of difficulties or hardship.
- hard-featured — having stern, harsh, or unattractive features.
- low-down — If someone gives you the low-down on a person or thing, they tell you all the important information about them.
- lowdown — the real and unadorned facts; the true, secret, or inside information (usually preceded by the): We gave them the lowdown on the new housing project.
adjective unlovely
- homely — lacking in physical attractiveness; not beautiful; unattractive: a homely child.
Antonyms for unlovely
Top questions with unlovely
- you love me when i was so unlovely?
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Matching words
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