unlikable
|un-like-a-ble|
B2
/ʌnˈlaɪkəbl/
(like)
enjoyable similarity
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unlikable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'like,' which comes from Old English 'lician,' meaning 'to please.'
Historical Evolution
'unlikable' evolved from the combination of 'un-' and 'like,' which was used in Middle English as 'liken.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'like' meant 'to please,' and with the prefix 'un-,' it evolved to mean 'not pleasing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not easy to like; not pleasant or agreeable.
The character in the movie was unlikable, making it hard for the audience to sympathize with him.
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Last updated: 2025/01/21 14:36