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Recent Examples of unlovable
Affection deprivation can trigger negative beliefs about oneself, such as feeling unlovable, unwanted or undeserving of affection.
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Michael felt unlovable from an early age—one parent had deserted him and the other physically abused him.
—Kunlyna Tauch, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2023
But work remains stubbornly unlovable.
—Jonathan Malesic, The New Republic, 21 Jan. 2021
Love lavishly, including those who are unlovable.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 24 June 2020
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Mark Travers, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Michael felt unlovable from an early age—one parent had deserted him and the other physically abused him.
—Kunlyna Tauch, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 Aug. 2023
But work remains stubbornly unlovable.
—Jonathan Malesic, The New Republic, 21 Jan. 2021
Love lavishly, including those who are unlovable.
—Annie Lane, oregonlive, 24 June 2020
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlovable
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And Trump’s targeting of college campuses for being havens of antisemitism has caused a backlash from liberals who might despise that strain of hatred, but find Trump equally as loathsome.—
Philip Elliott,
Time,
23 June 2025
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Covino on the other hand plays Paul with a dash of loathsome rich guy energy, that feels like the polar opposite of Carey’s mild nature.—
Esther Zuckerman,
IndieWire,
19 May 2025
Adjective
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European retail, mining and media stocks were also among the most unloved sectors among fund managers in July, BoA’s survey results showed.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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But today, many, if not most, of those friends – alarmed by the superpower showdown – are feeling unloved, unappreciated, even scorned by the United States.—
Ned Temko,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 Apr. 2025
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His otherwise incomparable legacy will forever be stained by his hateful remarks about Black people.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Late in the episode, Cartman calls off his suicide attempt after Butters helps convince him that there’s always hope for a return to the world where Cartman’s hateful trollery will again be a minority voice pushing back against the mainstream.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
24 July 2025
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As stated earlier, there may not be anything more detestable to the Commanders' faithful than former Cowboys.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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The film’s shadowy conspirators provide viewers with villains at once detestable and comfortingly familiar.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
3 Nov. 2020
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The central players are miserable or odious, but even so, we’re meant to want this life because look at the glorious trappings!—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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In Afghanistan, 20 years of Western nation-building collapsed in 11 days, ending with the odious Taliban back in power in Kabul.—
Dan Perry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 June 2025
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The victory snapped a five-game skid but more importantly put an end to an abominable 11-game Royals home losing streak all in the month of June.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
28 June 2025
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To fund Geneviève’s idea, she’s arranged for cash from an abominable source: Crispin Shamblee (Simon Callow), a fellow dance devotee with a limitless checkbook and zero morals.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
24 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The notion of any return to normality feels abhorrent just now — a crass, unwelcome intrusion into private grief.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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While the abhorrent actions that led Cuomo’s fall should alone be disqualifying, there’s also the matter of policy.—
Romen Borsellino,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Set a Timer For particularly difficult or unpleasant tasks, set a timer for a short duration—for example, five to 30 minutes—and commit to working on that task until the time is up.—
Aubrey Bailey,
Verywell Health,
17 July 2025
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There are telltale signs that there's too much moisture in your house, from condensation to unpleasant odors.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
17 July 2025
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“Unlovable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlovable. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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