unpleasantry

[ uhn-plez-uhn-tree ]

noun

, plural un·pleas·ant·ries.

1. an unpleasant word, action, comment, etc.:

   comments filled with unpleasantries.

Word History and Origins

Origin of unpleasantry¹

First recorded in 1820–30; un- ¹ + pleasantry

Related Words

• abuse
• affront
• blasphemy
• contempt
• disgrace
• disrespect
• indignity
• invective
• libel
• outrage
• put-down
• scorn
• shame
• slander
• slap
• slight
• snub
• taunt