Unpleasantly: meaning, definitions and examples
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unpleasantly
[ ʌnˈplɛz.ənt.li ]
in a negative manner
In a manner causing discomfort, unhappiness, or displeasure.
Synonyms
disagreeably, displeasingly, uncomfortably
Examples of usage
- She looked at him unpleasantly, her expression filled with disdain.
- The food tasted unpleasantly bitter.
- He spoke to her unpleasantly, his tone sharp and critical.
Translations
Translations of the word "unpleasantly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagradavelmente
🇮🇳 अप्रिय ढंग से
🇩🇪 unangenehm
🇮🇩 dengan tidak menyenangkan
🇺🇦 неприємно
🇵🇱 nieprzyjemnie
🇯🇵 不愉快に (ふゆかいに)
🇫🇷 désagréablement
🇪🇸 desagradablemente
🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzca
🇰🇷 불쾌하게 (bulkwaehage)
🇸🇦 بشكل غير سار
🇨🇿 nepříjemně
🇸🇰 nepríjemne
🇨🇳 令人不快地 (lìng rén bù kuài de)
🇸🇮 neprijetno
🇮🇸 óþægilega
🇰🇿 жағымсыздықпен
🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნოდ
🇦🇿 xoşagəlməz şəkildə
🇲🇽 desagradablemente
Word origin
The adverb 'unpleasantly' is derived from the adjective 'unpleasant', which dates back to the mid-16th century. The prefix 'un-' is used to indicate negation, turning 'pleasant' into its opposite. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverbial form. Over time, 'unpleasantly' has become a commonly used word in English to describe actions or situations that are not pleasing or enjoyable.
See also: pleasantly, pleasantness, unpleasantness.