Unpleasant: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpleasant
[ ʌnˈplɛzənt ]
feeling
Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
Synonyms
disagreeable, distasteful, offensive, unpalatable, unwelcome
Examples of usage
- It was an unpleasant surprise to see the damage caused by the storm.
- She had an unpleasant feeling in the pit of her stomach.
- The smell coming from the kitchen was quite unpleasant.
- I find his attitude towards others very unpleasant.
- Her behavior towards her colleagues was unpleasant and unprofessional.
appearance
Not pleasing to the eye; unattractive.
Synonyms
repellent, ugly, unappealing, unattractive, unsightly
Examples of usage
- She wore an unpleasant shade of green that clashed with her skin tone.
- The old building had an unpleasant exterior that needed renovation.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpleasant" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagradável
🇮🇳 अप्रिय
🇩🇪 unangenehm
🇮🇩 tidak menyenangkan
🇺🇦 неприємний
🇵🇱 nieprzyjemny
🇯🇵 不快な (ふかいな)
🇫🇷 désagréable
🇪🇸 desagradable
🇹🇷 hoş olmayan
🇰🇷 불쾌한 (bulkwaehan)
🇸🇦 غير سار
🇨🇿 nepříjemný
🇸🇰 nepríjemný
🇨🇳 不愉快的 (bù yúkuài de)
🇸🇮 neprijeten
🇮🇸 óþægilegur
🇰🇿 жағымсыз
🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო
🇦🇿 xoşagəlməz
🇲🇽 desagradable
Etymology
The word 'unpleasant' originated in the late 16th century, combining the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' with 'pleasant' implying something enjoyable or pleasing. Over time, the word has been used to describe things or situations that cause discomfort or displeasure. It has been a common adjective in the English language to express the opposite of pleasantness.
See also: pleasure.