unamiable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not friendly, pleasant, likable, or agreeable in manner or appearance

   His stern, unamiable manner discouraged casual conversation.

Formed from un- + amiable. Amiable came through French from Latin amicabilis, 'friendly,' ultimately from amare, 'to love.' The negative form describes a person or appearance lacking friendliness or easy charm.

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