Unlovelier: meaning, definitions and examples
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unlovelier
[ ʌnˈlʌvliər ]
describing appearance
The term 'unlovelier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'unlovely'. It describes something that is more unpleasant in appearance or demeanor than something else. This word can be used to compare two things, indicating that one is less attractive, charming, or appealing than the other. It is often used in a subjective context, reflecting personal opinions on beauty and aesthetics.
Synonyms
less attractive, more unappealing, uglier.
Examples of usage
- Her new dress was unlovelier than her old one.
- The unlovelier side of the city is often overlooked.
- He felt that his mood was unlovelier today than usual.
Translations
Translations of the word "unlovelier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 menos encantador
🇮🇳 कम प्रिय
🇩🇪 weniger liebenswert
🇮🇩 kurang menarik
🇺🇦 менш привабливий
🇵🇱 mniej uroczy
🇯🇵 あまり魅力的ではない
🇫🇷 moins charmant
🇪🇸 menos encantador
🇹🇷 daha az çekici
🇰🇷 덜 매력적인
🇸🇦 أقل جاذبية
🇨🇿 méně přitažlivý
🇸🇰 mene príťažlivý
🇨🇳 不那么迷人
🇸🇮 manj privlačen
🇮🇸 minni aðlaðandi
🇰🇿 аз тартымсыз
🇬🇪 ნაკლებად მომხიბლავი
🇦🇿 daha az cazibədar
🇲🇽 menos encantador
Etymology
The word 'unlovelier' derives from the adjective 'unlovely', which itself is formed from the prefix 'un-' denoting negation combined with 'lovely'. The word 'lovely' traces back to Middle English 'lovedi', which means pleasing or desirable. Over time, the prefix 'un-' has been applied to various adjectives to create their opposites, and in the case of 'lovely', it denotes a lack of those qualities. The comparative suffix '-er' forms the comparative degree from 'unlovely', allowing it to convey comparison between two entities regarding their unattractiveness. This construction highlights how language evolves to express nuances in human perception and social attitudes toward beauty and aesthetic values.