dislikeable
Difficult to appreciate
Dislikeable describes someone or something that provokes mild aversion or antipathy—not hateful, but hard to warm to: He's not evil, just thoroughly dislikeable.
The word often appears in character descriptions where the subject lacks charm or gives off an unpleasant impression.
Also spelled dislikable.
Causes strong aversion
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- abhorrentCausing intense revulsion
detestable · repugnant · odious · vile · nauseating · distasteful · unsavory · unpalatable
Causing mild aversion
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
- irritatingCausing mild frustration
annoying · obnoxious · insufferable · unbearable · tiresome · grating · abrasive · irksome
Not liked by many
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- rejectedRefused or turned away
- unwantedNot wished for
avoided · spurned · excluded · unwelcome · unfavored · uninvited · friendless · isolated
Deserving strong disrespect
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
- villainousExtremely wicked or criminal
ignoble · base · mean-spirited · malicious · spiteful · cruel · callous · heartless
repellent
Causes strong aversion
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
abhorrent · detestable · repugnant · odious · vile · nauseating · distasteful · unsavory · unpalatable · foul
off-putting
Causing mild aversion
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
irritating · annoying · obnoxious · insufferable · unbearable · tiresome · grating · abrasive · irksome · vexing
unpopular
Not liked by many
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- ostracizedExcluded from a group
- rejectedRefused or turned away
unwanted · avoided · spurned · excluded · unwelcome · unfavored · uninvited · friendless · isolated · marginalized
contemptible
Deserving strong disrespect
- despicableMorally worthless, beneath regard
- deplorableDeserving strong disapproval
- reprehensibleDeserving condemnation
villainous · ignoble · base · mean-spirited · malicious · spiteful · cruel · callous · heartless · ruthless