unpleasant

adjective

un·​pleas·​ant ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt 

: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing

unpleasant odors

unpleasantly adverb

Synonyms

• bad
• bitter
• disagreeable
• displeasing
• distasteful
• harsh
• icky
• nasty
• rotten
• sour
• uncongenial
• unlovely
• unpalatable
• unpleasing
• unsavory
• unwelcome
• wicked
• yucky
• yukky

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

Your luteal phase marks the very beginning of a pregnancy, and those slightly unpleasant symptoms will likely be sticking around for a while. —Christin Perry, Parents, 22 July 2024

Stay below this dosage or spread your intake throughout the day to avoid these unpleasant side effects. —Isabel Vasquez Rd Ldn, Health, 17 July 2024

Turns out, beyond babies and bad food, plenty of things can trigger this unpleasant symptom. —Korin Miller, SELF, 15 July 2024

At a recent show, DeGeneres addressed what happened, emphasizing that she had been jettisoned from the spotlight for being unpleasant. —Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 11 July 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

unpleasant

adjective

un·​pleas·​ant ˌən-ˈplez-ᵊnt 

ˈən-

: not pleasant : not friendly or agreeable : displeasing

unpleasantly adverb

unpleasantness noun