unlovable

/ʌnˈlʌv.ə.bəl/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈlʌv.ə.bəl/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈlə-və-bəl How to pronounce unlovable (audio)/ (ame, mw)

unlovable — adjective

  • unlovablepositive
  • more unlovablecomparative
  • most unlovablesuperlative

1. so unpleasant, difficult, or hurt that other people find it hard to feel affecti

1.形容詞C1
釋義

so unpleasant, difficult, or hurt that other people find it hard to feel affection toward that person, animal, or character

例句

After months of cruel jokes, Esteban seemed unlovable even to close friends.

pattern: seem + unlovable

The film shows a rude boy who slowly learns he is not unlovable.

common contrast: not unlovable

同義詞
  • hard to like

    more everyday and broader; 'unlovable' is more emotional and stronger

  • off-putting

    focuses on behaviour or manner that pushes people away at first

  • cold

    suggests lack of warmth rather than complete failure to inspire affection

  • obnoxious

    much harsher; stresses openly unpleasant behaviour

反義詞
  • lovable

    direct opposite; naturally inspires affection

  • endearing

    suggests small qualities that quickly make people feel fond

  • appealing

    broader and weaker; can refer to charm, not deep affection

文法句型

feel unlovable

seem unlovable

look unlovable

用法筆記

Often used for a person, animal, or fictional character whose behaviour pushes affection away. Speakers often soften it with 'seem', 'feel', or 'look' when they mean this is how someone appears at the moment, not a fixed truth forever.

常見錯誤

❌The new sofa is unlovable.
✅The new sofa is unattractive.
💡'unlovable' usually describes a person, animal, or character that fails to win affection, not an ordinary object.
❌She feels unloved, so she is unlovable.
✅She feels unloved, but that does not mean she is unlovable.
💡'unloved' means not receiving love; 'unlovable' means people may see someone as hard to love.