unloved

adjective

Definition of unlovednext
as in awful

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Recent Examples of unloved The hope is that this can inject fresh energy into Sky, which is perceived to be a little unloved in the Comcast empire. — Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 5 July 2026 Our mammalian brains encode feeling unloved as a threat to survival. — Jessica Dulong, CNN Money, 16 June 2026 Abandoned, listless and unloved, Tulare Animal Control assessed her age at approximately 10 years old. — News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 June 2026 JPMorgan sees a buying opportunity in one unloved corner of the stock market — and investors are paid to wait for that upside. — Michelle Fox, CNBC, 26 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unloved
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unloved
  1. awful
  2. unpleasant
  3. appalling
  4. horrid
  5. obnoxious
  6. dreadful
  7. obscene
  8. revolting
Adjective
  • Jake Bauers has been awful for most of his career, but graduated in 2018 as a top-50 prospect.
    — Ian Miller OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2026
  • Trailing 12-0 after its awful start, BC scored the next 14 points, jumping in front on McKenzie’s 11-yard score to Javarius Green.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of awful
Adjective
  • From a computational perspective, Friston argues, attempting to reduce uncertainty—basically, working to avoid unpleasant surprises—is the brain’s primary goal.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Adapted by Duffield and Daniel Kraus from Kraus’ 2023 novel, this spectacularly unpleasant underwater adventure delivers on its premise with effects that are graphic, fascinating, and occasionally beautiful.
    — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of unpleasant
Adjective
  • For many, the clear skies and beauty of that early autumn morning served as a tragic contrast to the appalling and terrifying events that would unfold.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026
  • These individuals were held in appalling conditions at the ICE holding facility in Broadview.
    — Jesus Chuy Garcia, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of appalling
Adjective
  • The last thing Deion Sanders wants is for this to snowball into another horrid season, with a select few players not taking things seriously in the locker room.
    — Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • The average life expectancy was six weeks in horrid conditions.
    — Megan Shinn, CBS News, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of horrid
Adjective
  • The nudity is also more gratuitous and the counselors more obnoxious.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Carla is suffering through a press junket for a new spy movie titled The Milliner with her obnoxious co-star, Jeremy (Aaron Tsindos).
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of obnoxious
Adjective
  • The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are winless no more after beating a team with a dreadful defense who overlooked them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The idea of my dad’s enduring intense treatments and sickening side effects for the rest of his life was dreadful.
    — Trisha Thadani Kirsten Potter Tanya Pérez Devin Murphy, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of dreadful
Adjective
  • Another bemoaned the amount of money spent on Marsh’s NIL deal, using similar obscene language.
    — Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The disingenuous campaign ads, the obscene amount of money that is spent to air them and the promises that are rarely fulfilled are enough to make one cynical.
    — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of obscene
Adjective
  • Decide for yourself whether that’s a bold indicator of English football’s superiority over the rest of the world, or a revolting symbol of the bloated and vulgar behemoth that the game has become.
    — Nick Miller, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Their dynamic is instead a cudgel to beat the film into an even more revolting shape.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 10 July 2026
Definition of revolting

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“Unloved.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unloved. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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