unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt 
: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasant odors
unpleasantly
adverb
Examples of unpleasant in a Sentence
I stopped taking the drug because of its unpleasant side effects.
There was an unpleasant smell coming from the basement.
The weather is so unpleasant here.
I like the shop, but the staff are so unpleasant.
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Playing a French player at Roland Garros is usually one of the more unpleasant tasks in tennis, given how rowdy the crowd can get when rooting for one of their own on Court Philippe-Chatrier.
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
But for all of those unpleasant aspects, the series’ ultimate concentration is on the Marines as a worthy organization devoted to helping mostly young men learn discipline, honor and the proper mechanics for a pull-up.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
This can prevent mold and mildew growth, which can lead to unpleasant odors and damage to the dishwasher.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
But too much fiber at once can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal issues, like gas and bloating.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
But for all of those unpleasant aspects, the series’ ultimate concentration is on the Marines as a worthy organization devoted to helping mostly young men learn discipline, honor and the proper mechanics for a pull-up.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2025
This can prevent mold and mildew growth, which can lead to unpleasant odors and damage to the dishwasher.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Oct. 2025
But too much fiber at once can cause unpleasant gastrointestinal issues, like gas and bloating.
—Stephanie Anderson Witmer, Health, 7 Oct. 2025
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpleasant. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈplez-ᵊnt
ˈən-
: not pleasant : not friendly or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasantly
adverb
unpleasantness
noun
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