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be unlikeable
[/bi ʌnˈlaɪkəbəl/]
verb
ser desagradável
1.
To have qualities that make others not want to like you; to be unpleasant or unappealing in character or behavior
He seemed to be unlikeable due to his arrogant attitude.
Ele parecia ser desagradável devido à sua atitude arrogante.
2.
To lack the qualities that would naturally attract affection or approval from others
She didn't intend to be unlikeable, but her bluntness often offended people.
Ela não pretendia ser desagradável, mas sua franqueza frequentemente ofendia as pessoas.
NYC Slang
be a jerk, be a tool
Synonyms
be unpleasant
be disagreeable
be obnoxious
be repugnant
be unappetizing
Antonyms
be likeable
be charming
be appealing
be pleasant
be endearing
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ser desagradável
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ser chato
More colloquial; literally 'to be boring or annoying'
Rio de Janeiro
ser antipático
Common colloquial expression meaning 'to be unfriendly or unlikeable'
Portugal
ser desagradável
Standard Portuguese; also 'ser antipático'
Related Idioms & Phrases
rub someone the wrong way
not be everyone's cup of tea
have a personality clash
get on someone's nerves
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