unpleasant

un·pleas·ant

adjective \-ˈple-z^ənt\

Definition of UNPLEASANT

: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing <unpleasant odors>

— un·pleas·ant·ly adverb

Examples of UNPLEASANT

1. I stopped taking the drug because of its unpleasant side effects.
2. There was an unpleasant smell coming from the basement.
3. The weather is so unpleasant here.
4. I like the shop, but the staff are so unpleasant.

First Known Use of UNPLEASANT

15th century

Related to UNPLEASANT

Synonyms

bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky (also yukky)

Antonyms

agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome

Related Words

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly [slang], god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous; aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing; crappy [slang], cruddy, crummy (also crumby), lousy, miserable, sucky [slang], wretched

Near Antonyms

delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous; amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Rhymes with UNPLEASANT

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