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Synonyms & Similar Words
disagreeable
distasteful
unpleasant
unpalatable
nasty
foul
repulsive
disgusting
repugnant
abhorrent
obnoxious
objectionable
offensive
vile
odious
hateful
detestable
loathsome
nauseating
sickening
gruesome
ghastly
horrific
dreadful
awful
terrible
horrific
heinous
despicable
deplorable
atrocious
gruesome
Meaning of Unpleasant
According to the Oxford English Dictionary, "unpleasant" refers to giving or causing a feeling of dislike, annoyance, or discomfort.
Definitions
- Merriam-Webster defines "unpleasant" as disagreeable to the senses or to one's feelings, giving a feeling of dislike or discomfort.
- Cambridge Dictionary describes "unpleasant" as not nice or enjoyable, causing a feeling of discomfort or annoyance.
Example Uses
- The smell of rotten food was unpleasant and made me feel sick.
- The teacher's unpleasant tone made the students feel unwelcome in the classroom.
- The unpleasant weather ruined our plans for a picnic.
- The unpleasant experience at the hospital made me anxious about going back.
- The unpleasant noise from the construction site was disturbing the whole neighborhood.