disagreeable

adjective

dis·​agree·​able ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-ə-bəl How to pronounce disagreeable (audio)
Synonyms of disagreeablenext
1
: causing discomfort : unpleasant, offensive
a disagreeable odor
2
: marked by ill temper : peevish
a disagreeable person
disagreeableness noun
disagreeably adverb

Examples of disagreeable in a Sentence

The medicine had a disagreeable taste. the disagreeable odor of the garbage I've never known her to be so disagreeable.
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The day was cold and disagreeable, disappointing those who hoped for warm, sunny weather for the contest between Bogardus and Carver. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 24 Feb. 2026 This will also result in a disagreeable flavor most people will not enjoy. Bestreviews, Mercury News, 12 Feb. 2026 Like most who have their disagreements with Looney, the governor rarely finds Looney personally disagreeable. Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 2 Feb. 2026 Each time Trump changes the subject, the new subject somehow manages to be more disagreeable than the last. Matt K. Lewis, Washington Post, 27 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for disagreeable

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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The first known use of disagreeable was in the 15th century

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“Disagreeable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disagreeable. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.

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disagreeable

adjective
dis·​agree·​able ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-ə-bəl How to pronounce disagreeable (audio)
1
: causing discomfort : unpleasant, offensive
a disagreeable taste
2
: having a bad disposition : peevish
a disagreeable person
disagreeableness noun
disagreeably adverb

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