unpleasant

[ uhn-plez-uh nt ]

/ ʌnˈplɛz ənt /

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adjective

not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.

Nearby words

unpin, unplaced, unplait, unplanned, unplayable, unpleasant, unpleasantness, unpleasantry, unpledged delegate, unplug, unplugged

Origin of unpleasant

First recorded in 1525–35; un-¹ + pleasant

Related forms

un·pleas·ant·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for unpleasant

That was an unpleasant reminder that for many people, science is still considered a boys club.
Earthlings, We Landed on a Comet|Matthew R. Francis|November 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It had to be an unpleasant shock for the much-lauded Bratton.
Bill Bratton Scolds Giggling Audience at American Justice Summit|Lloyd Grove|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
It was unpleasant and discombobulating: a simulation of hostage-taking, mental asylum and demented dreamscape all rolled into one.
Sex, Blood, and Screaming: Blackout’s Dark Frights|Tim Teeman|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Food dislikes often stem from childhood, or are linked to unpleasant past experiences.
Brits Are Very Fussy Eaters|Emma Woolf|August 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I experimented with probably my most unpleasant, yet effective diet ever this week: The 4-Day Diet.
Can You Live on a 220-Calorie-a-Day Diet?|Gregory Ferenstein|June 2, 2014|DAILY BEAST
She wondered now why the memory of it was so unpleasant to her.
The Secret Witness|George Gibbs
Before he began a pleasant task he always hastened to get rid of the unpleasant ones.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky
There was nothing particular in the meeting to make it unpleasant to our friend Will.
The Belton Estate|Anthony Trollope
He laughs aloud—a wild, unpleasant, scornful laugh, that makes her cheek turn pale.
The Haunted Chamber|"The Duchess"
"Tell me more," demanded Ainley sharply, as an unpleasant suspicion shot into his mind.
A Mating in the Wilds|Ottwell Binns

British Dictionary definitions for unpleasant

unpleasant

/ (ʌnˈplɛzənt) /

adjective

not pleasant or agreeable

Derived Forms

unpleasantly, adverb

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