Unpleasantly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpleasantly

 

[ ʌnˈplɛz.ənt.li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,139, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.