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Unworthiness is the inmost frightening thought that you do not belong, no matter how much you want to belong, that you are an outsider and will always be an outsider. It is the idea that you are flawed and cannot be fixed. It is wanting to be loved and feeling unlovable, or wanting to love and feeling that you are not capable of loving.
Gary Zukav

Meaning of "unlovable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF UNLOVABLE

unlovable  [ʌnˈlʌvəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF UNLOVABLE

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

WHAT DOES UNLOVABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of unlovable in the English dictionary

The definition of unlovable in the dictionary is not attracting or deserving love.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH UNLOVABLE


believable
bɪˈliːvəbəl
conceivable
kənˈsiːvəbəl
immovable
ɪˈmuːvəbəl
inconceivable
ˌɪnkənˈsiːvəbəl
irretrievable
ˌɪrɪˈtriːvəbəl
livable
ˈlɪvəbəl
lovable
ˈlʌvəbəl
loveable
ˈlʌvəbəl
movable
ˈmuːvəbəl
moveable
ˈmuːvəbəl
observable
əbˈzɜːvəbəl
receivable
rɪˈsiːvəbəl
removable
rɪˈmuːvəbəl
reservable
rɪˈzɜːvəbəl
resolvable
rɪˈzɒlvəbəl
solvable
ˈsɒlvəbəl
survivable
səˈvaɪvəbəl
unbelievable
ˌʌnbɪˈliːvəbəl
unforgivable
ˌʌnfəˈɡɪvəbəl
unloveable
ʌnˈlʌvəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE UNLOVABLE

unlockable
unlocked
unlooked
unlooked-for
unloose
unloosen
unlopped
unlord
unlordly
unlosable
unlost
unlove
unloveable
unloved
unloveliness
unlovely
unloverlike
unloving
unlovingly
unlovingness

WORDS THAT END LIKE UNLOVABLE

able
account receivable
achievable
approvable
cleavable
cultivable
derivable
dissolvable
drivable
evolvable
forgivable
improvable
insolvable
microwavable
perceivable
provable
retrievable
unlivable
unobservable
unresolvable
unsolvable

Synonyms and antonyms of unlovable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «UNLOVABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «unlovable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of unlovable

Translation of «unlovable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF UNLOVABLE

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

Translator English - Chinese

不可爱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

unlovable
570 millions of speakers

English

unlovable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

अप्रिय
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

محبوبة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

непривлекательным
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

unlovable
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

unlovable
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

unlovable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak dapat dielakkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

wenig liebenswert
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

かわいらしくない
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

귀엽지
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Unlovable
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

không thể thương được
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அன்பைப் பெற தகுதியற்றவர்கள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

असंभाव्य
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

sevilmeyen
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

poco amabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Unlovable
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

непривабливим
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

neiubit
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

απωθητικός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

unlovable
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

unlovable
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

unlovable
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of unlovable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «UNLOVABLE»

The term «unlovable» is quite widely used and occupies the 50.192 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «UNLOVABLE» OVER TIME

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

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2 QUOTES WITH «UNLOVABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word unlovable.
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Cathy Rindner Tempelsman
The child who acts unlovable is the child who most needs to be loved.
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Gary Zukav
Unworthiness is the inmost frightening thought that you do not belong, no matter how much you want to belong, that you are an outsider and will always be an outsider. It is the idea that you are flawed and cannot be fixed. It is wanting to be loved and feeling unlovable, or wanting to love and feeling that you are not capable of loving.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «UNLOVABLE»

Discover the use of unlovable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to unlovable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Unlovable
Seventeen year-old Maggie Brown is the poster child for Heroin Chic, complete with jutting bones and dark-ringed eyes.
Sherry Gammon, 2011
2
Unlovable
Alfred, a pug, is made to feel inferior by a cat, a parrot, and the other neighborhood dogs, until a new dog moves in next door and helps Alfred to realize he is fine just the way he is.
Dan Yaccarino, 2004
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Why Democracies Need an Unlovable Press
Why. democracies. need. an. unlovable. press. Alexis de Tocqueville, widely cited for his view that the American press is a necessary and vital institution for American democracy, did not actually have much affection for it. He objected to its ...
Michael Schudson, 2013
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Unlovable 2
Based on a teenager's diary from the 1980s, follows Tammy Pierce as she tries to navigate through her sophomore year in high school in 1985.
Esther Watson, 2010
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Love the Unlovable
The serious issues that most people don't hear about. I believe with all my heart, this is where God has placed me. And I have faith that God could use this story to touch and change the hearts of this generation!
Kristina Gott, Kristina Tannery, 2006
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Loving the Unlovable: Transforming Difficult Relationships ...
LOVING THE UNLOVABLE will equip individual or group growth using the 12-week Bible study / discussion questions included in the back of the book. Discover sound biblical truth that will transform your pain to purpose.
Kirsten Strawn, Michele Richardson, 2013
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Porcupine People: Learning to Love the Unlovable
In Porcupine People, Lee Ezell offers upbeat and practical ways to reflect God's unconditional love to those who need it most--those irritating, prickly, unlikable people who drive us crazy--even when they deserve it least.
Lee Ezell, 1998
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Smile Bandages: Loving the Unlovable
Serial West is a murder mystery, a horror story, and a western all wrapped up in one. The story is full of colorful characters and suspense. It is a series of twists and turns that ultimately lead to a shocking end.
Vertie Pringle-Reid, 2009
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A CBT-practitioner's Guide to ACT: How to Bridge the Gap ...
For example, consider following the rule “Don't think you are unlovable.” This rule has “you are unlovable” in it, so you will have to think about the avoided material in order to avoid it. Also, you will need to monitor for the occurrence of the “I'm ...
Joseph V. Ciarrochi, Ann Bailey, 2008
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Dancing with Your Dragon: The Art of Loving Your Unlovable Self
Filled with playfulness, wisdom, and compassion, this book offers a plethora of practical ways to get to know yourself more completely, and to fully accept whatever you find hidden inside.
Shaeri Richards, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «UNLOVABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term unlovable is used in the context of the following news items.
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When Depression Reinforces The Belief That You're Unlovable
We've all been in a bad relationship. Despite our best efforts, we found ourselves mixed up with someone who didn't have our best interest at heart or was just a ... «Madame Noire, Jul 15»
2
7 Reasons Why Ben H. Is the Perfect Pick for The Bachelor
In fact, Ben is extremely insecure about finding love, having told Kaitlyn he was afraid he was unlovable. While it seems crazy that he thinks that, his explanation ... «TV Guide, Jul 15»
3
“True Detective” makes us wonder: Is Los Angeles totally unlovable?
truedetectivegif4 In this installment of Green Screen, we highlight the greenest parts of your favorite TV guilty pleasures (spoiler: There are a lot of them!). «Grist, Jun 15»
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Timothy Bradley: Boxing's Unlovable Chew Toy
Timothy Bradley (32-1-1, 12 KOs) continued his run as boxing's unlovable chew toy with his win over Jessie Vargas (26-1, 9 KOs) Saturday night. Unfortunately ... «SportsBlog.com, Jun 15»
5
Why We Love the Unlovable Betty
She was the ice queen, alternately cruel to—and dismissive of—her children. As she faces a cancerous death sentence on Mad Men, we trace Betty Francis's ... «Daily Beast, May 15»
6
I thought I was unlovable because I was fat, but now I am free
I believed I was unlovable because I was fat; I believed the number on the scale determined my value as a human being. I thought that my size prevented me ... «The Guardian, May 15»
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Loving the Unlovable Decade
Loving the Unlovable Decade .... article appears in print on 03/29/2015, on page M243 of the NewYork edition with the headline: Loving the Unlovable Decade. «New York Times, Mar 15»
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Billy Graham: Following Christ's example, we can love the unlovable
DEAR BILLY GRAHAM: I've heard that the Bible tells us to love others, but everyone in our family agrees that one of our cousins is impossible to love. «Kansas City Star, Mar 15»
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God loves even the unlovable, says Joyce Meyer
She explained that when people feel unlovable, it is extremely hard for them to understand why someone can love them perfectly. But God can, she said, even if ... «ChristianToday, Mar 15»
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A Journey From Unlovable to Beloved: An ex-Jehovah's Witness …
Yes, it's true. No, I'm not going through an early mid-life crisis. Yes, I've really thought about it. No, my values have not changed. Yes, I'm sure. This is how my ... «Huffington Post, Sep 14»

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