Icky
Icky adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Usage example: the novel has an icky sentimentality that makes my skin crawl
Unwelcome
Unwelcome adjective - Not giving pleasure to the mind or senses.
Usage example: the unwelcome news ruined what had been a fine day
Mutual synonyms
Related pairs
- obnoxious and icky
- obnoxious and unwelcome
- repulsive and icky
- repulsive and unwelcome
- unpleasant and icky
- unpleasant and unwelcome
- offensive and icky
- offensive and unwelcome
- repellent and icky
- repellent and unwelcome
- disagreeable and icky
- disagreeable and unwelcome
- objectionable and icky
- objectionable and unwelcome
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Unwelcome and Icky. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/icky/unwelcome
Icky & Unwelcome. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/icky/unwelcome>.
Unwelcome or Icky. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/icky/unwelcome.
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