Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- Not giving delight or great pleasure.
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- adjective Not
delightful .
Etymologies
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Examples
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But sometimes they smell undelightful; they have been kept too near a radiator, or in a poolhouse, or a coal cellar, or a garage, some place that has a piquant air to share.
everyone stinks 2008
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But sometimes they smell undelightful; they have been kept too near a radiator, or in a poolhouse, or a coal cellar, or a garage, some place that has a piquant air to share.
Archive 2008-04-01 2008
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I have no reason to put myself in the presence of undelightful people.
Harry Reid just called Chief Justice John Roberts a liar. Ann Althouse 2009
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I have no reason to put myself in the presence of undelightful people.
"But I'm not an economist, so I don't know." Ann Althouse 2009
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I have no reason to put myself in the presence of undelightful people.
Harry Reid just called Chief Justice John Roberts a liar. Ann Althouse 2009
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I have no reason to put myself in the presence of undelightful people.
"It should be known that Jonathan Crutchley's donation to McCain left the entire Board in disbelief." Ann Althouse 2008
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I have no reason to put myself in the presence of undelightful people.
"It should be known that Jonathan Crutchley's donation to McCain left the entire Board in disbelief." Ann Althouse 2008
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I am now giving orders for my journey, and quitting this undelightful town, as it has been, and is, to me.
Pamela 2006
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Delightful description of your very undelightful situation! juraj1
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Avaunt, then, ye duenna crew, undelightful to all mankind.
Don Quixote 2002
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