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Meaning of "unhandsome" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNHANDSOME

unhandsome  [ʌnˈhænsəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNHANDSOME

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Unhandsome is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES UNHANDSOME MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unhandsome in the English dictionary

The definition of unhandsome in the dictionary is unattractive. Other definition of unhandsome is discourteous.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNHANDSOME


burdensome
ˈbɜːdənsəm
burthensome
ˈbɜːðənsəm
greensome
ˈɡriːnsəm
hansom
ˈhænsəm
lonesome
ˈləʊnsəm
overburdensome
ˌəʊvərˈbɜːdənsəm
ownsome
ˈəʊnsəm
pensum
ˈpɛnsəm
ransom
ˈrænsəm
Ransome
ˈrænsəm
responsum
rɪˈspɒnsəm
sensum
ˈsɛnsəm
transom
ˈtrænsəm
winsome
ˈwɪnsəm
yawnsome
ˈjɔːnsəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNHANDSOME

unhairer
unhallow
unhallowed
unhalsed
unhalved
unhampered
unhand
unhandily
unhandiness
unhandled
unhandsomely
unhandsomeness
unhandy
unhang
unhanged
unhappier
unhappiest
unhappily
unhappiness
unhappy

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNHANDSOME

awsome
bothersome
chromosome
cumbersome
fearsome
flavoursome
foursome
fulsome
gladsome
greedsome
gruesome
handsome
lysosome
some
threesome
tiresome
troublesome
twosome
wholesome
worrisome

Synonyms and antonyms of unhandsome in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «unhandsome» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNHANDSOME

Find out the translation of unhandsome to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of unhandsome from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «unhandsome» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

unhandsome
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

unhandsome
570 millions of speakers

English

unhandsome
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

unhandsome
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

unhandsome
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

unhandsome
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

deselegante
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unhandsome
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

disgracieux
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak menyenangkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

unhandsome
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

美しくない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

아끼는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unhandsome
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không quảng đại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

unhandsome
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अप्रभावी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yakışıksız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

unhandsome
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

unhandsome
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

unhandsome
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

unhandsome
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

unhandsome
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

unhandsome
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unhandsome
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unhandsome
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unhandsome

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNHANDSOME»

The term «unhandsome» is used very little and occupies the 153.849 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNHANDSOME» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about unhandsome

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNHANDSOME»

Discover the use of unhandsome in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unhandsome and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Conditions Handsome and Unhandsome: The Constitution of ...
In these three lectures, Cavell situates Emerson at an intersection of three crossroads: a place where both philosophy and literature pass; where the two traditions of English and German philosophy shun one another; where the cultures of ...
Stanley Cavell, 1990
2
Thoreau’s Democratic Withdrawal: Alienation, Participation, ...
Cavell's Emerson and the Practice of Emersonian Perfectionism Stanley Cavell sees Emerson as constantly struggling between two opposing urges, one “ handsome,” the other “unhandsome.” He takes the metaphor of the hand seriously: ...
Shannon L. Mariotti, 2010
3
Concordance to Shakespeare
Beshrew me much Emilia, I was (unhandsome warrior as I am) 1 Arraigning his unkindness with my foul; But now I find I had suborn'd the witness, And he's indited falsely. Othcllo, A. 3, S. 4. the commentators have tried their critical fltill, but ...
Andrew Becket, 1787
4
Historical reminiscences of the city of London and its ...
From their records we learn that strong disapproval had been expressed at certain unhandsome songs at a feast, and the Court, in haste, determined to have no more music at their entertainments, but upon time for reflection at the following  ...
Thomas Arundell, 1869
5
Aversive Democracy: Inheritance and Originality in the ...
110 Cavell, Conditions Handsome and Unhandsome, p. 2. 107 Hammer, Stanley Cavell, p. 132. 112 Cavell, Conditions Handsome and Unhandsome, p. 17. 113 Cavell, Conditions Handsome and Unhandsome, pp. 24–5. 114 Cavell ...
Aletta J. Norval, 2007
6
The Complete Concordance to Shakspere: Being a Verbal Index ...
I the cause o' the king unhand led .. Henry VI II. iii. 2 UNHANDSOME -were unhandsome... MuehAdo. i. I it is no more unhandsome As you Like it, (epil.) a slovenly unhandsome corse betwixt. I Henry It', i. :t I was (unhandsome warrior as I am) .
Mary Cowden Clarke, 1847
7
A Free and Familiar Letter to That Great Refiner of Pope and ...
With Remarks Upon the Epistle of Friend A. E., in Which His Unhandsome Treatment of This Celebrated Writer is Expos'd in the Manner It Deserves Zachary Grey, Country Curate. *' the Brunts of Malioe be declined, or rec- pelled." (aj " Many ...
Zachary Grey, Country Curate, 1750
8
Mr. Warburton's anatomy bill: thoughts on its mischievous ...
71 Sir Benjamin Brodie's unhandsome conduct 72 Mr. Edward Stanley's unhandsome conduct 73 Mr- Benjamin Harrison's unhandsome conduct 74 — 80 Public Experiments at Guy's Hospitalin 1836 . 75 — 82 Complaint that Sir J. Graham ...
William Roberts, 1843
9
The works of G.P.R. James, revised and corrected by the author
That was unhandsome, indeed," said Strafford, " most unhandsome." " But not so unhandsome," replied Lady Mallory, " as the means he took to obtain that end. I cared not about the property — I have never cared much for wealth ; but it was all  ...
George Payne R. James, 1847
10
Some Account of the Worshipful Company of Ironmongers
It is recited that at a'Court of Election on the 3rd of July, 1656, it was ordered that “ the choice of mr and wardens, with the ceremony thereunto belonging, should be performed in future wthout musicke, by reasone of some unhandsome songs ...
John Nicholl, 1866

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNHANDSOME»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unhandsome is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Central Illinois families gather for 4th of July celebration
The musical entertainment for the evening was the band unHandsome Devils. Pekin Mayor John McCabe led the Pledge of Allegiance, and Miss Marigold ... «Pekin Daily Times, Jul 15»
2
Me and Earl and the Dying Girl: too much Me time
... not unkind, not unhandsome, etc. Not unwise advice for, say, someone writing a college-entrance essay — as teenage Greg is doing when we meet him at the ... «Pitch Weekly, Jun 15»
3
Film Review: Jack Black Isn't Afraid To Take 'The D Train' To Deep …
It stars Oliver Lawless, one of his alleged friends from the high school drama club. Played by the never- unhandsome James Marsden, Oliver seems to be Dan's ... «KCUR, May 15»
4
Review: Ambitious “The Mafia Only Kills in Summer” mixes coming …
He dresses up at school as the unhandsome, middle-aged fellow when all the other kids are masquerading as princesses and superheroes. Andreotti claims ... «ArtsATL, May 15»
5
QNAP HS-251 Review: NAS meets home entertainment
Where the average NAS box is rather unhandsome and stands upright, making it stand out like a sore thumb next to your other gear, the HS-251 is sleek and ... «TechHive, Feb 15»
6
Volvo XC60 D4 Automatic R-Design – car review
'On the outside it is not unhandsome. Inside it is a pleasant place to be, comfortable and tasteful. I don't like it though'. On the road: Volvo XC60 D4 Automatic R- ... «The Guardian, Aug 14»
7
Would You Have Racial Reassignment Surgery if You Could?
An unremarkable, unhandsome, inoffensive face. A white face. I should add that now.” It's a strangely disorienting moment, in that it draws attention to how rarely ... «Slate Magazine, Aug 14»
8
Newton teachers critical of how superintendent handled plagiarism …
"This consequence has no relationship to what you did, and it feeds a very unhandsome element in a community of wealth and privilege," the letter says. «Wicked Local Newton, Aug 14»
9
Jonathan Goldstein: The myth of the modern man
The neighbour is, of course, miffed and resistant; yet somewhere during the course of their conversation, she admits to herself that he is “not unhandsome for a ... «National Post, Mar 14»
10
"Stella Bain" an Overwrought Tale
Similarly, Shreve has tremendous control over awkward litotes: “Dr. Bridge is not an unhandsome man, and she puts him in his late thirties.” There are other tics ... «Harvard Crimson, Nov 13»

REFERENCE
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