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likable Antonyms

Opposite of likable

Pinning down the opposite of likable requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Having pleasant, friendly, or appealing qualities that make a person or thing easy to like.

Usage Example

"Despite the character's many flaws, the actor portrayed him in a warm and unlikable manner."

Strongest
unlikable
disagreeable
unpleasant
Strong
obnoxious
off-putting
unsympathetic
repulsive

Similar words to likable

Words similar to likable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

likeable
amiable
affable
pleasant
agreeable
personable
endearing
appealing
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• Nearby Words

lightspeed
lightweight
likability
likable
likableness
likably
like

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Likable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/likable
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