Unpleasantness: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpleasantness

 

[ ʌnˈplɛzəntnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

feeling

The quality or state of being unpleasant; something that is not enjoyable or pleasant.

Synonyms

discomfort, dislike, displeasure, distaste.

Examples of usage

  • It was clear that there was an air of unpleasantness in the room.
  • I tried to avoid any unpleasantness by leaving the party early.
Context #2 | Noun

situation

An unpleasant or disagreeable situation or circumstance.

Synonyms

awkwardness, difficulty, hardship, unfavorableness.

Examples of usage

  • The unpleasantness of the weather made it difficult to enjoy the picnic.
  • I could sense the unpleasantness of the tension between them.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpleasantness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagrado

🇮🇳 अप्रियता

🇩🇪 Unannehmlichkeit

🇮🇩 ketidaknyamanan

🇺🇦 неприємність

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemność

🇯🇵 不快

🇫🇷 désagrément

🇪🇸 desagrado

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuzluk

🇰🇷 불쾌감

🇸🇦 عدم الارتياح

🇨🇿 nepříjemnost

🇸🇰 nepríjemnosť

🇨🇳 不愉快

🇸🇮 neprijetnost

🇮🇸 óþægindi

🇰🇿 жайсыздық

🇬🇪 არაკომფორტულობა

🇦🇿 narahatlıq

🇲🇽 desagrado

Etymology

The word 'unpleasantness' originated in the early 18th century from the combination of 'un-' (meaning 'not') and 'pleasantness'. It is used to describe situations, feelings, or circumstances that are not enjoyable or agreeable.

See also: pleasantly, pleasantness, unpleasantly.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,689, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.