Unpleasingly: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpleasingly

[ ˌʌnˈpliːzɪŋli ]

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in a displeasing manner

In a way that causes displeasure or dissatisfaction.

Synonyms

displeasingly, unattractively, unpleasantly

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

Word origin

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.