as in unpleasing
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the burnt pot roast had a very unpleasant odor
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Recent Examples of unpleasant
Addressing clogs early prevents bigger plumbing issues and unpleasant smells.
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Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Along with hot, humid weather comes unpleasant smells at the sink and in trash cans and recycling bins.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
An open box will absorb unpleasant smells in your bathroom for up to four months.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Though a person infected with the virus may experience unpleasant symptoms, others may be asymptomatic.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpleasant
Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Along with hot, humid weather comes unpleasant smells at the sink and in trash cans and recycling bins.
—Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
An open box will absorb unpleasant smells in your bathroom for up to four months.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Though a person infected with the virus may experience unpleasant symptoms, others may be asymptomatic.
—Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 29 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasant
Adjective
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The remarks not only referred to the aesthetics of the game – tedious matches devoid of skillful merit that were unpleasing to watch.—
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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Usually a team of elegant offense, Michigan instead clanked 13 triples off the rim and relied on its inside defensive ferocity to win a game nearly as aesthetically unpleasing as UConn’s 53-41 win over Butler in 2011.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Ikutiminu, who will attend UC Irvine in the fall, even spoke with musicians about how to create a sound that would be less harsh than the vuvuzela.—
Kenny Choi,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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Without toxic acids Tripathi’s breakthrough eliminates the harsh chemicals.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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Especially defensively, where the Sparks had seemingly been getting worse.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2026
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The festival begins next week for the World Cup, but part of Poplar Drive is already closed, and some neighbors say the closure is making traffic in the area even worse.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
7 June 2026
Adjective
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Flu season may be mostly behind us, but a nasty, highly contagious stomach bug is rising.—
NBC news,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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Lemieux was 37, and had a reputation as one of those players who knew where to be, and when, around the ugly areas on the ice in a playoff game.—
Mac Engel
May 29,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 May 2026
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We, viewers and voters, are subjected to very ugly photographs and rhetoric.—
DP Opinion,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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To be whole without the effort of stretching oneself out, without the exercise that leaves a bitter taste.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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Kennedy’s efforts showed how bitter rivals could nevertheless work toward a common goal.—
Abigail R. Hall,
Oc Register,
8 June 2026
Adjective
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For a moment, the mood turns sour.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Won chose Josh Hart as her MVP, a pick that nearly went sour when the Knicks forward made a couple of bonehead plays in the final minutes that almost torpedoed the Knicks’ historic comeback.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
Adjective
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The Savages’ social standing has dwindled to the point that only their equally horrible, grasping neighbors, the Bennetts (Richard McCabe and Vicki Pepperdine, both very funny), will fraternize with them.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Without an ecosystem of competitive bids like Kalshi's, the customer usually walks away with a horrible deal.—
Ananya Chetia,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasant. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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