Unpleasingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpleasingly

 

[ ˌʌnˈpliːzɪŋli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a displeasing manner

In a way that causes displeasure or dissatisfaction.

Synonyms

displeasingly, unattractively, unpleasantly.

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Word Description / Examples
unpleasingly

Used to describe something that does not give pleasure or satisfaction but in a mild or neutral way.

  • The meal was prepared unpleasingly, lacking both flavor and presentation
displeasingly

Used to describe something that causes a feeling of displeasure or annoyance. The term can carry a slightly stronger negative connotation than 'unpleasingly'.

  • He responded displeasingly to the suggestion, clearly unhappy with the idea
unattractively

Used to describe something that lacks physical appeal or charm. Often relates to appearance or aesthetics.

  • The room was painted in an unattractively dull shade of grey
unpleasantly

Used to describe something that causes discomfort, annoyance, or a lack of pleasure. It carries a stronger negative implication and often applies to experiences or sensations.

  • The weather turned unpleasantly cold and windy, making it hard to enjoy the day

Examples of usage

  • She looked at him unpleasingly, with a frown on her face.
  • The food was served unpleasingly, cold and overcooked.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpleasingly" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradavelmente

🇮🇳 अप्रिय ढंग से

🇩🇪 unangenehm

🇮🇩 dengan tidak menyenangkan

🇺🇦 неприємно

🇵🇱 nieprzyjemnie

🇯🇵 不快に (ふかいに)

🇫🇷 désagréablement

🇪🇸 desagradablemente

🇹🇷 hoşnutsuz bir şekilde

🇰🇷 불쾌하게

🇸🇦 بشكل غير سار

🇨🇿 nepříjemně

🇸🇰 nepríjemne

🇨🇳 令人不快地 (lìng rén bù kuài de)

🇸🇮 neprijetno

🇮🇸 óþægilega

🇰🇿 жағымсыз

🇬🇪 არასასიამოვნოდ

🇦🇿 xoşagəlməz şəkildə

🇲🇽 desagradablemente

Etymology

The word 'unpleasingly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'pleasingly.' The root word 'pleasingly' comes from the verb 'please,' which originated from the Old French word 'plaisir' meaning 'to please' or 'to give pleasure.' Over time, the adverb 'unpleasingly' evolved to describe actions or behaviors that do not bring satisfaction or enjoyment.

See also: displease, displeased, displeasedly, displeasing, displeasingness, pleasant, pleased, pleasing, pleasingly, unpleased.