unenjoyable
|un-en-joy-a-ble|
B2
/ˌʌnɪnˈdʒɔɪəbl̩/
(enjoy)
take pleasure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unenjoyable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'enjoyable', which comes from 'enjoy'.
Historical Evolution
'enjoyable' changed from the Old French word 'enjoier' and eventually became the modern English word 'enjoyable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'enjoyable' meant 'to give joy', and 'unenjoyable' evolved to mean 'not giving joy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not providing pleasure or satisfaction.
The movie was quite unenjoyable due to its poor plot.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45