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- [uhn-plez-uh nt]
- /ʌnˈplɛz ənt/
- /ʌnˈpleznt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-plez-uh nt]
- /ʌnˈplɛz ənt/
Definitions of unpleasant word
- adjective unpleasant not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner. 1
- adjective unpleasant smell, taste 1
- adjective unpleasant experience 1
- adjective unpleasant person 1
- adjective unpleasant result 1
- adjective unpleasant If something is unpleasant, it gives you bad feelings, for example by making you feel upset or uncomfortable. 0
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Origin of unpleasant
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; un-1 + pleasant
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Parts of speech for Unpleasant
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unpleasant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unpleasant
adj unpleasant
- abrasive — Someone who has an abrasive manner is unkind and rude.
- abscessed — a localized collection of pus in the tissues of the body, often accompanied by swelling and inflammation and frequently caused by bacteria.
- asocial — avoiding contact; not gregarious
- aversive — tending to dissuade or repel
- awkward — An awkward situation is embarrassing and difficult to deal with.
adv unpleasant
- awfully — in an unpleasant, bad, or reprehensible manner
- beastly — If you describe something as beastly, you mean that it is very unpleasant.
- despondently — feeling or showing profound hopelessness, dejection, discouragement, or gloom: despondent about failing health.
- forlornly — desolate or dreary; unhappy or miserable, as in feeling, condition, or appearance.
- gloomily — dark or dim; deeply shaded: gloomy skies.
noun unpleasant
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- inhospitableness — The quality of being inhospitable.
adverb unpleasant
- abusively — using, containing, or characterized by harshly or coarsely insulting language: an abusive author; abusive remarks.
- acridly — In a harsh or corrosive manner.
- adversely — unfavorable or antagonistic in purpose or effect: adverse criticism.
- disagreeably — In a disagreeable manner.
- disgracefully — In a disgraceful manner.
adjective unpleasant
- acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
- acidulated — Simple past tense and past participle of acidulate.
- acrid — An acrid smell or taste is strong and sharp, and usually unpleasant.
- adverse — Adverse decisions, conditions, or effects are unfavourable to you.
- charmless — If you say that something or someone is charmless, you mean that they are unattractive or uninteresting.
Antonyms for unpleasant
adj unpleasant
- a-1 — noting a vessel regarded by a shipping-classification society as being equipped to the highest standard and with equipment maintained in first-class condition.
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- a1 — in good health; physically fit
- amiable — Someone who is amiable is friendly and pleasant to be with.
- amusing — Someone or something that is amusing makes you laugh or smile.
adv unpleasant
- adeptly — very skilled; proficient; expert: an adept juggler.
- admirably — worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
- affably — pleasantly easy to approach and to talk to; friendly; cordial; warmly polite: an affable and courteous gentleman.
- affirmatively — affirming or assenting; asserting the truth, validity, or fact of something.
- agreeably — to one's liking; pleasing: agreeable manners; an agreeable sensation.
adjective unpleasant
- alright — all right
- amical — (now rare) Friendly, amicable.
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- engaging — Charming and attractive.
- enjoyable — (of an activity or occasion) giving delight or pleasure.
adverb unpleasant
- charmingly — In a charming manner.
- congenially — agreeable, suitable, or pleasing in nature or character: congenial surroundings.
- cordially — courteous and gracious; friendly; warm: a cordial reception.
- deliciously — In a delicious manner.
- delightfully — giving great pleasure or delight; highly pleasing: a delightful surprise.
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