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Recent Examples of unlikable
And some are just plain unlikable, like Logan Paul.
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Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
How honed were his skills at that time playing this character who needs to be almost reprehensibly unlikable at the beginning of this film, and how much work for you was done by his youth and his earlier success?
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Duke earned its reputation as an unlikable program during the Christian Laettner era, when coach Mike Krzyzewski was in his heyday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Zach is fearless in trying new things and exploring unconventional approaches, never shying away from playing ‘ugly,’ old, or unlikable characters.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unlikable
Newsweek Staff, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
How honed were his skills at that time playing this character who needs to be almost reprehensibly unlikable at the beginning of this film, and how much work for you was done by his youth and his earlier success?
—Todd Gilchrist, Variety, 21 Mar. 2025
Duke earned its reputation as an unlikable program during the Christian Laettner era, when coach Mike Krzyzewski was in his heyday.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 18 Mar. 2025
Zach is fearless in trying new things and exploring unconventional approaches, never shying away from playing ‘ugly,’ old, or unlikable characters.
—Heide Janssen, Orange County Register, 16 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for unlikable
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlikable
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But a wave of summer shows were canceled in response, with conservative leader Kemi Badenoch—a uniquely detestable political figure in a country that perfected the form—calling on Glastonbury to remove the band from this year’s bill.—
Shaad D’Souza,
Pitchfork,
28 May 2025
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Top-notch casting is the cherry on top, with Lily James as the supremely likable Cinderella, Richard Madden as her down-to-earth prince, Cate Blanchett as the detestable stepmother with her own imperfect backstory, and Helena Bonham Carter as one lovably flighty fairy godmother.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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This despicable and violent behavior will not be tolerated at home or abroad, and the FBI, working with our partners, will bring him to face justice for his dangerous actions.—
Peter Aitken,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 May 2025
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In the most despicable clips, Agartha and Vril have become stand-ins for bigotry.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
30 Apr. 2025
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The death of Pope Francis, sadly, has not escaped the attention of these truly contemptible criminals.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
24 Apr. 2025
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At the time, some of LeBron’s critics saw this as contemptible.—
Ross Andersen,
The Atlantic,
16 Mar. 2025
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If the equity portion were reduced to 57% with 3% put into bitcoin, the average return drops to 6.8% in the worthless scenario and jumps to 8.2% if bitcoin hits $1 million.—
Jeanne Sahadi,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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But without sufficient funding and additional critical measures, these proclamations are worthless words.—
Daniel Kolkey,
Oc Register,
12 May 2025
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The fact that so many unworthy players went so far is simply too damning. 38.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
15 May 2025
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Thus, celebrations for this unworthy man begin anew.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2025
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Skarsgård is at turns infuriating, charming, and pitiable as an aging artist filled with regret, but also too stubborn to yield.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
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Nowhere good, is the answer, as these pitiable, middle-aged misfits gradually reveal lives that are likely unsalvageable.—
Jeannette Catsoulis,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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Today's extradition is a giant step forward in holding the defendant accountable for his unspeakably reprehensible and vile efforts to spread fear, chaos, and hate.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 May 2025
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Finally, the mint julep is a vile almost undrinkable beverage.—
John Cherwa,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2025
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Orlando Sentinel Two arrested in Polk after dogs found in 107-degree home under ‘deplorable’ conditions Polk deputies say the inside of the home was covered in trash, feces and urine Orlando Sentinel Clean bills of health: Which Central Florida restaurants had perfect inspections in May?—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 June 2025
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Listen to this article This is a tale of deplorable roadside attractions and insidious corporate manipulation designed to evade regulatory intervention.—
Jay Reddick,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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“Unlikable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlikable. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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