Disagreeably: meaning, definitions and examples

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disagreeably

[ ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.ə.bli ]

^{Context #1}

in a displeasing or unpleasant manner

In a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or dissatisfaction. It refers to something that is not agreeable or pleasant.

Synonyms

distastefully, unfavorably, unpleasantly

Examples of usage

The music was playing disagreeably loud.
She spoke to him disagreeably, causing tension in the room.

^{Context #2}

in a way that shows a lack of willingness or approval

In a manner that indicates a lack of agreement or approval. It suggests a negative attitude or response.

Synonyms

disapprovingly, reluctantly, unwillingly

Examples of usage

He shook his head disagreeably, indicating his disapproval.
She looked at him disagreeably, showing her lack of willingness to cooperate.

Translations

Translations of the word "disagreeably" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradavelmente

🇮🇳 अप्रिय ढंग से

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 dengan tidak menyenangkan

🇺🇦 неприємно

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemnie

🇯🇵 不快に (ふかいに)

🇫🇷 désagréablement

🇪🇸 desagradablemente

🇹🇷 hoş olmayan bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불쾌하게 (불쾌하게)

🇸🇦 بشكل غير مريح

🇨🇿 nepříjemně

🇸🇰 nepríjemne

🇨🇳 令人不快地 (lìng rén bù kuài de)

🇸🇮 neprijetno

🇮🇸 óþægilega

🇰🇿 жайсыз

🇬🇪 დაუკმაყოფილებლად

🇦🇿 narahatlıqla

🇲🇽 desagradablemente

Word origin

The word 'disagreeably' is derived from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' or 'opposite of' and 'agreeable' which comes from the Latin word 'agreabilis', meaning 'pleasing'. The adverb form 'disagreeably' developed in Middle English to describe something that is not pleasant or not in agreement.