adj
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adj
not friendly, pleasant, likable, or agreeable in manner or appearance
His stern, unamiable manner discouraged casual conversation.
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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.