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Meaning of ungenial
The primary meaning of the word "ungenial" is not found in Oxford Languages, as it appears to be a non-standard or obsolete term, however, based on the prefix and suffix, it can be inferred to mean unpleasant or unpleasing.
Etymology of ungenial
The word "ungenial" is not found in Oxford Languages, however, the prefix "un-" is used to indicate negation or opposition, and the suffix "-genial" is related to the word "genial" which means pleasant or friendly, suggesting that "ungenial" could be a negation of genial, if it were a valid word.
Synonyms
unpleasant
disagreeable
unlikable
unappealing
unsympathetic
uncharming
unattractive
repulsive
repellent
distasteful
obnoxious
odious
hateful
detestable
abhorrent
disgusting
nauseating
sickening
repugnant
offensive
unpleasing
uninviting
unwelcome
undesirable
unappealing
unalluring
unsavory
unpalatable
bitter
nasty
vile
foul
loathsome
heinous
atrocious
execrable
abominable
Definitions
- Since "ungenial" is not a recognized word in Oxford Languages, there are no provided definitions.
Usage Examples
- Due to the word "ungenial" not being recognized by Oxford Languages, there are no example sentences provided, however, if it were a valid word, example sentences could be:
- * The ungenial atmosphere of the room made it hard to relax.
- * His ungenial demeanor made him unpopular among his peers.