unlovely

/'ʌn'lʌvli/

Thân thiện

The old house stood unlovely and forgotten at the end of the lane.

Definition

Adjective: - Without beauty or charm: Describes something or someone that lacks aesthetic appeal, attractiveness, or pleasing qualities.

Usage

The adjective "unlovely" is used to describe the physical appearance of a person, place, or thing, or to characterize an abstract quality or situation as unattractive or unpleasant. It is a formal or literary term.

Examples

• The industrial zone presented an unlovely landscape of smokestacks and warehouses.
• He made some unlovely remarks about his opponent during the debate.
• The disease left unlovely scars on her skin.

Advanced Usage

• "the unlovely truth": Used to describe a fact or reality that is harsh, unpleasant, or difficult to accept.
  • The report laid bare the unlovely truth about the company's financial practices.

Variants and Related Words

• Unloved (adj): Not loved or cherished. (Note: This is a different word focusing on the lack of love received, not the lack of beauty.)
• Lovely (adj): The direct antonym, meaning exquisitely beautiful or delightful.

Synonyms

• Unattractive
• Plain
• Homely (primarily AmE)
• Unprepossessing

Antonyms

• Lovely
• Beautiful
• Attractive
• Charming

Related Idioms or Phrases

• "An unlovely aspect of...": A common phrase used to introduce a negative or undesirable part of something.
  • The scandal revealed an unlovely aspect of the political system.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. without beauty or charm

Từ đồng nghĩa

• unpicturesque