Disagreeableness: meaning, definitions and examples

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disagreeableness

 

[ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.ə.bl.nəs ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

personality trait

The quality of being difficult, uncooperative, or unpleasant to deal with.

Synonyms

contrariness, disagreeability, unpleasantness.

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Word Description / Examples
disagreeableness

Repeated for consistency, disagreeableness also covers similar ground, denoting a general state of being unpleasant or not agreeable.

  • The commute's disagreeableness makes it the least favorite part of my day.
  • He showed a consistent disagreeableness in all his interactions.
unpleasantness

Unpleasantness describes a state or quality of being unpleasant and can refer to situations, sensations, or interactions that are not enjoyable.

  • There was an air of unpleasantness in the room after the argument.
  • The unpleasantness of the smell made us leave the room immediately.
disagreeability

Disagreeability specifically refers to the quality of being difficult or unpleasant to be around. It is often used to describe someone who frequently disagrees or causes discomfort.

  • The meeting was filled with his disagreeability, making it a frustrating experience.
  • Her disagreeability often disrupts the harmony of the group.
contrariness

This word refers to a tendency to oppose or be resistant to ideas or people, often for no clear reason other than to be contrary. It implies stubbornness.

  • Her contrariness made it difficult to reach a consensus during the meeting.
  • He has a contrariness that makes him argue even when he agrees.

Examples of usage

  • She was known for her disagreeableness, always finding fault with everything.
  • His disagreeableness made it challenging to work with him on the project.
  • The team struggled to overcome the disagreeableness of their colleague during meetings.

Translations

Translations of the word "disagreeableness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradabilidade

🇮🇳 असहमति

🇩🇪 Unverträglichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaksenangan

🇺🇦 неприємність

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemność

🇯🇵 不愉快

🇫🇷 désagréabilité

🇪🇸 desagradabilidad

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk

🇰🇷 불쾌감

🇸🇦 عدم الارتياح

🇨🇿 nepříjemnost

🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť

🇨🇳 不愉快

🇸🇮 neprijetnost

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 жағымсыздық

🇬🇪 არამოსაწონი

🇦🇿 xoşagəlməzlik

🇲🇽 desagradabilidad

Etymology

The term 'disagreeableness' stems from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'agreeable,' which originated from the Latin word 'agreabilis.' The concept of disagreeableness has been explored in psychology and personality studies, highlighting its impact on interpersonal relationships and social interactions.

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