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BNC: 33135 COCA: 32130

unlovely

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unlovely /ˌʌnˈlʌvli/ adjective
unlovelier; unloveliest
unlovely
/ˌʌnˈlʌvli/
adjective
unlovelier; unloveliest
Learner's definition of UNLOVELY
[or more unlovely; most unlovely] literary
: not attractive : ugly不动人的;不可爱的;丑的
BNC: 33135 COCA: 32130

unlovely

adjective

un·​love·​ly ˌən-ˈləv-lē How to pronounce unlovely (audio)
: not likable : disagreeable, unpleasant
unloveliness noun

Example Sentences

Sunday night is often spoiled by the unlovely thought of having to go back to school or work the next morning. an unlovely but efficient little machine
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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of unlovely was in the 15th century
BNC: 33135 COCA: 32130

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