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Disagreeable: meaning, definitions and examples

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disagreeable

 

[ ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.ə.bəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling or attitude

Not pleasant or enjoyable; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Synonyms

distasteful, unfavorable, unpleasant, unwelcome

Examples of usage

  • It was an disagreeable experience for him.
  • She had an disagreeable attitude towards her colleagues.
  • The weather turned disagreeable, with dark clouds and strong winds.
Context #2 | Adjective

personality

Not easy to get along with; difficult or stubborn.

Synonyms

cranky, difficult, obstinate, uncooperative

Examples of usage

  • He can be quite disagreeable when he's in a bad mood.
  • Her disagreeable nature made it hard for others to work with her.

Translations

Translations of the word "disagreeable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradável

🇮🇳 अप्रिय

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 tidak menyenangkan

🇺🇦 неприємний

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemny

🇯🇵 不愉快な (fuyukai na)

🇫🇷 désagréable

🇪🇸 desagradable

🇹🇷 hoş olmayan

🇰🇷 불쾌한 (bulgwaehan)

🇸🇦 غير مستحب

🇨🇿 nepříjemný

🇸🇰 nepríjemný

🇨🇳 令人不快的 (lìng rén bù kuài de)

🇸🇮 neprijeten

🇮🇸 óþægilegur

🇰🇿 жағымсыз

🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო (usiamovno)

🇦🇿 xoşagəlməz

🇲🇽 desagradable

Etymology

The word 'disagreeable' originated from the combination of 'dis-' (meaning 'not') and 'agreeable', dating back to the late 16th century. Originally used to describe something that was not agreeable or pleasant, it has since evolved to also describe difficult or stubborn personalities. The term has remained popular in English language usage due to its versatility in describing various unpleasant or uncooperative situations.

See also: agree, agreeable, agreeableness, agreeably, agreed, agreeing, agreement, agreements, disagree, disagreeableness, disagreeably, disagreed, disagreement.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,055, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.