Definition

Not able to be liked or appreciated; causing dislike or aversion.

Example

His rude behavior made him quite dislikable to his peers.

Conversation

Have you met Alex? I find him quite dislikable at times.

Yeah, I can see why you think that; he has a way of rubbing people the wrong way.

It's just hard to understand why he's so dislikable in social settings.

True, sometimes I wonder if he even realizes how he comes across.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dislikable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning not) and "like" (from Old English "lician", meaning to please or be agreeable) and "-able" (meaning capable of). The word "dislikable" means capable of not being liked or pleasing.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('dis-') being combined with 'pleasing' ('like') — that's why dislikable means something that is not pleasing.

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