Definition

Not able to be loved or not deserving of love.

Example

Despite his flaws, I believe no one is truly unlovable.

Conversation

Sometimes I feel really unlovable after a bad day.

I get that, but everyone has those moments, you know?

It's just hard to shake off that feeling sometimes.

You're definitely not unlovable — you have so many people who care about you!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Unlovable → It is formed from "un-" (meaning not) and "lovable" (from "love" which comes from Old English "lufu", meaning deep affection or strong liking, combined with the suffix "-able" meaning capable of). The word "unlovable" means not capable of being loved or not deserving of love.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('un-') being added to 'lovable', which means capable of being loved. This helps you remember that 'unlovable' describes something or someone that is not capable of being loved.

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