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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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Food particles, grease, and soap residue can clog the filter, leaving dishes less than sparkling and even creating unpleasant odors over time.
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Betty Lin-Fisher, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Food particles, grease, and soap residue can clog the filter, leaving dishes less than sparkling and even creating unpleasant odors over time.
—Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Having expectations of an unpleasant scenario confirmed doesn't take away its sting.
—Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 12 Sep. 2025
Frequent nicks, ingrown hairs, dry patches, and razor burn can result when relying on shaving as your primary hair removal method — but with the proper tools and techniques, these unpleasant side effects can be avoided.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpleasant. Accessed 18 Sep. 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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