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View usage for: (ʌnplezənt) 1. adjectiveIf something is unpleasant, it gives you bad feelings, for example by making you feel upset or uncomfortable. The symptoms can be uncomfortable, unpleasant and serious. The vacuum has an unpleasant smell. It was a very unpleasant and frightening attack. unpleasantly adverb [ADVERB adjective, ADVERB with verb] The water moved darkly around the body, unpleasantly thick and brown. The smell was unpleasantly strong. My heart was hammering unpleasantly. 2. adjectiveAn unpleasant person is very unfriendly and rude. She thought him an unpleasant man. Don't start giving me problems otherwise I'll have to be very unpleasant indeed. ...a thoroughly unpleasant person. unpleasantly adverb Melissa laughed unpleasantly. The Heidlers are an unpleasantly hypocritical pair. unpleasantness uncountable noun There had to be a reason for the unpleasantness some people habitually displayed. Synonyms: hostility, animosity, antagonism, bad feeling More Synonyms of unpleasant Synonyms: nastiness, awfulness, grimness, trouble More Synonyms of unpleasant More Synonyms of unpleasant unpleasant in British English (ʌnˈplɛzənt) adjectivenot pleasant or agreeable Derived forms unpleasantly (unˈpleasantly) adverb unpleasant in American English (ʌnˈplɛzənt) adjective not pleasant; offensive; disagreeable Derived forms unpleasantly (unˈpleasantly) adverb Examples of 'unpleasant' in a sentenceunpleasant Prison is meant to be an unpleasant experience.Why do hedgehogs produce such an unpleasant smell when you feed them fishy cat food?I found it to be a very unpleasant experience.I think that's why it can feel so unpleasant to so many women at first.There was an unpleasant atmosphere and we were an unhappy team.You can learn valuable lessons from unpleasant people too.What do we do when we feel intensely unpleasant emotions?Why do the lavatories always smell unpleasant?They make me want to curl up with embarrassment and shame to be reading something so unpleasant.The payments were for officers undertaking difficult or extremely unpleasant duties.There was a time when people were very unpleasant to him.Chill winds from the northeast will bring an unpleasant feel to the day.What should you do if your boss often comes into work smelling unpleasant?Most people who give disputed evidence in court find it a deeply stressful and unpleasant experience.It is hard not to think there was something unpleasant afoot. People being unnecessarily unpleasant to each other.The door is open and an unfamiliar but not unpleasant smell hangs in the air.It was an unpleasant experience feeling like that.But the end is rushed and there is something unpleasant about watching organised violence.The symptoms can be uncomfortable, unpleasant and serious.It's uncomfortable and unpleasant and you can smell the burning.He's extremely unpleasant but he knows how to present a front to the world.They may feel unpleasant, but they are actually good for you.Although England denied this, the rift contributed towards an unpleasant atmosphere around the tour. In other languagesunpleasant British English: unpleasant / ʌnˈplɛznt/ ADJECTIVE If something is unpleasant, it gives you bad feelings, for example by making you feel upset or uncomfortable. The symptoms of a cold can be uncomfortable and unpleasant. - American English: unpleasant
- Arabic: غَيْرُ لَطِيف
- Brazilian Portuguese: desagradável
- Chinese: 使人不愉快的
- Croatian: neprijatan
- Czech: nepříjemný
- Danish: ubehagelig
- Dutch: onplezierig
- European Spanish: desagradable grosero
- Finnish: epämiellyttävä
- French: désagréable
- German: unangenehm
- Greek: δυσάρεστος
- Italian: spiacevole
- Japanese: 不愉快な
- Korean: 불쾌한
- Norwegian: ubehagelig
- Polish: nieprzyjemny
- European Portuguese: desagradável
- Romanian: neplăcut
- Russian: неприятный
- Latin American Spanish: desagradable
- Swedish: otrevlig
- Thai: ไม่สนุก ไม่ราบรื่น
- Turkish: hoş olmayan
- Ukrainian: неприємний
- Vietnamese: khó chịu
Chinese translation of 'unpleasant' adj - [experience, task, situation, sensation]
使人不愉快的 (shǐ rén bù yúkuài de) - [person, manner]
令人讨(討)厌(厭)的 (lìng rén tǎoyàn de) to be unpleasant to sb 跟某人过(過)不去 (gēn mǒurén guòbuqù) she's unpleasant to work with 她很难(難)一起共事 (tā hěn nán yīqǐ gòngshì) it is very unpleasant to be criticized 受到批评(評)让(讓)人很不高兴(興) (shòudào pīpíng ràng rén hěn bù gāoxìng)
All related terms of 'unpleasant'Definition not pleasant or agreeable They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. Synonyms distressing miserable displeasing unlovely eye-watering Opposites nice , lovely , pleasant , agreeable Definition not pleasant or agreeable He was very unpleasant indeed. Synonyms obnoxious malicious rude cruel poisonous unattractive unfriendly vindictive mean-spirited inconsiderate impolite unloveable ill-natured unlikable or unlikeable Opposites good-natured , likable or likeable , congenial Definition not pleasant or agreeable an unpleasant taste of cheap coffee Synonyms off-putting unappealing yucko (Australian, slang) Opposites delicious , tasty , palatable , appetizing , savoury , mouthwatering , yummo (Australian, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition hateful or disgusting Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent. Synonyms hateful, hated, offensive, disgusting, horrible, revolting, obscene, distasteful, horrid, repellent, obnoxious, despicable, repulsive, heinous, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, execrable, detestableYou must have found my attitude annoying. Synonyms irritating, boring, disturbing, provoking, teasing, harassing, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, exasperating, displeasing, bedevilling, peeving (informal), irksome, bothersome, vexatiousDefinition unfavourable or distressing The closure of the project is bad news for her staff. Synonyms unfavourable, troubling, distressing, unfortunate, grim, discouraging, unpleasant, gloomy, adverseAdditional synonymsDefinition having an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange The leaves taste rather bitter. Synonyms sour, biting, sharp, acid, harsh, unpleasant, tart, astringent, acrid, unsweetened, vinegary, acidulated, acerb Definition (of an incident or situation) unpleasant a disagreeable odour Synonyms nasty, offensive, disgusting, unpleasant, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, repugnant, uninviting, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition (of a person) bad-tempered or disobliging He's a shallow, disagreeable man. Synonyms ill-natured, difficult, nasty, cross, contrary, unpleasant, rude, irritable, unfriendly, bad-tempered, surly, churlish, brusque, tetchy, ratty (British, New Zealand, informal), peevish, ungracious, disobliging, unlikable or unlikeable The curry was disgusting. Synonyms sickening, foul, revolting, gross, nasty, stinking, vulgar, vile, distasteful, repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, nauseating, odious, hateful, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, nauseous, grotty (slang), detestable, cringe-making (British, informal), noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition unpleasant or offensive an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience Synonyms unpleasant, offensive, obscene, undesirable, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, nauseous, uninvitingDefinition of very poor quality my neighbour's execrable taste in music Synonyms repulsive, offensive, disgusting, horrible, unpleasant, foul, revolting, obscene, sickening, vile, atrocious (informal), obnoxious, despicable, deplorable, heinous, disagreeable, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, nauseous, accursed, detestable, damnable (informal), cringe-making (British, informal) Definition full of dirt or offensive matter foul, polluted water Synonyms dirty, rank, offensive, nasty, disgusting, unpleasant, revolting, contaminated, rotten, polluted, stinking, filthy, tainted, grubby, repellent, squalid, repulsive, sullied, grimy, nauseating, loathsome, unclean, impure, grotty (slang), fetid, grungy (slang), putrid, malodorous, noisome, scuzzy (slang), skanky (slang), mephitic, olid, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition disagreeable or unpleasant What a horrid smell! Synonyms unpleasant, terrible (informal), awful, offensive, nasty, disgusting, horrible, dreadful, obscene, disagreeable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Synonyms unkind, mean (informal), cross, nasty, unpleasant, crabbed, perverse, malicious, sullen, unfriendly, bad-tempered, surly, malevolent, petulant, spiteful, disagreeable, churlish, sulky, catty (informal), shrewish, disobliging, cross-grainedDefinition annoying or tiresome the irksome regulations Synonyms irritating, trying, annoying, aggravating (informal), troublesome, unwelcome, exasperating, tiresome, vexing, disagreeable, burdensome, wearisome, bothersome, vexatiousAdditional synonymsThey have the irritating habit of interrupting you. Synonyms annoying, trying, provoking, infuriating, upsetting, disturbing, nagging, aggravating (informal), troublesome, galling, maddening, disquieting, displeasing, worrisome, irksome, vexatious, pestilentialDefinition unkind or spiteful The prison officer described him as the meanest man he'd ever met. Synonyms malicious, hostile, nasty, sour, unpleasant, rude, unfriendly, bad-tempered, disagreeable, churlish, ill-tempered, cantankerousThe judge described the offences as nauseating and unspeakable. Synonyms disgusting, offensive, appalling, nasty, foul, revolting, sickening, ghastly, vile, obnoxious, repulsive, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, stomach-churning, stomach-turning, repellant, sick-making Definition offensive or unacceptable an objectionable, stuck-up young woman Synonyms offensive, annoying, irritating, unacceptable, unpleasant, rude, intolerable, undesirable, distasteful, obnoxious, deplorable, displeasing, unseemly, disagreeable, repugnant, abhorrent, beyond the pale, insufferable, detestable, discourteous, uncivil, unmannerly, exceptionable, dislikable or dislikeable Definition unpleasant or disgusting to the senses the offensive smell of manure Synonyms disgusting, gross, nasty, foul, unpleasant, revolting, stinking, sickening, vile, repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, grotty (slang), detestable, noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition (of fatty foods) stale and having an offensive smell the odour of rancid milk Synonyms rotten, sour, foul, bad, off, rank, tainted, stale, musty, fetid, putrid, fusty, strong-smelling, frowstyDefinition offensive or disgusting His actions were improper and repugnant. Synonyms distasteful, offensive, foul, disgusting, revolting, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, nauseating, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition disgusting or distasteful repulsive, fat, white slugs Synonyms disgusting, offensive, foul, ugly, forbidding, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, hideous, vile, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang), fugly (US, Australian) Definition horrible and disgusting The smell in the cell was revolting. Synonyms disgusting, shocking, offensive, appalling, nasty, foul, horrible, obscene, sickening, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, obnoxious, repulsive, nauseating, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, nauseous, cringe-making (British, informal), noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) You rotten swine! Synonyms despicable, mean, base, dirty, nasty, unpleasant, filthy, vile, wicked, disagreeable, contemptible, scurrilous, shitty (taboo, slang) Additional synonymsDefinition causing horror or disgust This was a sickening attack on a defenceless creature. Synonyms disgusting, revolting, vile, offensive, foul, distasteful, repulsive, nauseating, loathsome, nauseous, gut-wrenching, putrid, stomach-turning (informal), cringe-making (British, informal), noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition having a sharp biting taste like the taste of lemon juice or vinegar The stewed apple was sour even with honey. Synonyms sharp, acid, tart, bitter, unpleasant, pungent, acetic, acidulated, acerb Definition causing trouble The economy has become a troublesome problem for the party. Synonyms bothersome, trying, taxing, demanding, difficult, worrying, upsetting, annoying, irritating, tricky, harassing, oppressive, arduous, tiresome, inconvenient, laborious, burdensome, hard, worrisome, irksome, wearisome, vexatious, importunate, pestilential, plaguy (informal) The restaurant looked dilapidated and uninviting. Synonyms unattractive, off-putting (British, informal), unappealing, unpleasant, undesirable, repellent, repulsive, disagreeable, unwelcoming, unappetizing, untempting Definition (of a fact, idea, etc.) unpleasant and hard to accept I began to learn the unpalatable truth about John. Synonyms unpleasant, distasteful, disagreeable, bitter, offensive, unattractive, horrid (informal), unsavoury, displeasing, repugnantDefinition (of food) unpleasant to taste a lump of dry, unpalatable cheese Synonyms uneatable, unsavoury, inedible, unappetizingDefinition objectionable or distasteful unsavoury school meals Synonyms unappetizing, unpalatable, distasteful, sickening, disagreeable, nauseatingHe made a venomous personal attack on his opponent. Synonyms malicious, vindictive, spiteful, hostile, savage, vicious, malignant, virulent, baleful, rancorousDefinition intended to cause hurt or distress a vicious attack on a woman's character Synonyms malicious, vindictive, spiteful, mean, cruel, venomous, bitchy (informal), defamatory, rancorous, backbiting, slanderousDefinition disgusting the vile smell of mouldy cheese Synonyms disgusting, foul, revolting, offensive, nasty, obscene, sickening, horrid (informal), repellent, repulsive, noxious, nauseating, repugnant, loathsome, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) |