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unpleasant
adjective un·pleas·ant \-ˈple-zənt\
: not pleasant or enjoyable : causing discomfort or pain
: not friendly
Full Definition of UNPLEASANT
: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing <unpleasant odors>
— un·pleas·ant·ly adverb
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First Known Use of UNPLEASANT
15th century
Related to UNPLEASANT
- Synonyms
- bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky (also yukky)
- Antonyms
- agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome
Rhymes with UNPLEASANT
UNPLEASANTLY Defined for Kids
unpleasant
adjective un·pleas·ant \ˌən-ˈple-zənt\
Definition of UNPLEASANT for Kids
: not pleasing or agreeable <an unpleasant smell>
— un·pleas·ant·ly adverb
— un·pleas·ant·ness noun
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