unlovable
Beyond affection's reach
Unlovable describes someone or something incapable of inspiring love or affection—or believed to be so.
The word usually reflects a painful self-perception rather than objective truth: She grew up feeling unlovable.
It can also characterize genuinely off-putting qualities: His unlovable arrogance drove people away.
Not pleasing or desirable
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
- unattractiveNot pleasing aesthetically
- disagreeableCausing mild displeasure
unpleasant · difficult · unendearing · unlikable · unbearable · intolerable · repulsive · objectionable
Refused or turned away
- spurnedRejected with contempt
- shunnedPersistently avoided socially
- abandonedLeft behind completely
- forsakenCompletely abandoned or discarded
discarded · unwanted · cast-off · jilted · rebuffed · dismissed · repudiated · left-behind
Lacking any value
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- flawedHaving faults or imperfections
- brokenDamaged beyond function
damaged · undeserving · shameful · inferior · unworthy · self-loathing · insecure · hopeless
unappealing
Not pleasing or desirable
- repellentCauses strong aversion
- off-puttingCausing mild aversion
- unattractiveNot pleasing aesthetically
disagreeable · unpleasant · difficult · unendearing · unlikable · unbearable · intolerable · repulsive · objectionable
rejected
Refused or turned away
forsaken · discarded · unwanted · cast-off · jilted · rebuffed · dismissed · repudiated · left-behind · passed-over
worthless
Lacking any value
- inadequateNot sufficient for purpose
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- flawedHaving faults or imperfections
broken · damaged · undeserving · shameful · inferior · unworthy · self-loathing · insecure · hopeless · deficient
lonely
Wanting companionship
- isolatedSeparated from others
- alienatedMade distant or hostile
- estrangedSeparated by emotional distance
withdrawn · detached · disconnected · outcast · excluded · friendless · alone · solitary · separate · apart
heartache
Deep emotional distress
emptiness · grief · sorrow · yearning · hurt · wounded · suffering · pain · torment · desolation
unlovablelovable
Inspiring warm feelings
loveable · adorable · easy to love · endearing · beloved
unlovablecharming
Pleasantly attractive in manner
appealing · likable · darling · delightful · captivating
love, lovely, loving, loved, lover, beloved, lovable, lovers, unloved