Unpleasant: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpleasant

 

[ ʌnˈplɛzənt ]

Adjective
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,859 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.