unpleasant

adjective

un·pleas·ant ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt

Synonyms of unpleasant next

: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing

unpleasant odors

unpleasantly adverb

Examples of unpleasant in a Sentence

I stopped taking the drug because of its unpleasant side effects. There was an unpleasant smell coming from the basement. The weather is so unpleasant here. I like the shop, but the staff are so unpleasant.

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Her pregnancies are painful and unpleasant, especially compared to Lenù’s. —

Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024 One way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to keep your restaurant order simple. —

Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024 No fun, no pleasant surprises (but also no unpleasant surprises) — and no finding out that someone close to you really understands and appreciates you. —

Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024 The Hustle But an unpleasant new reality lurks within these supposedly affordable metros. —

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