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
This discomfort, though unpleasant, can be a powerful catalyst for change.
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Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
What truly stands out is the separate shoe compartment, which is ventilated to prevent unpleasant odors.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
It’s been said plenty of times that even with everything unpleasant that has surrounded this World Cup, the games will never let us down.
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Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
And then there are these really intense moments of violence that are abrupt and unpleasant.
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Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpleasant
Cheryl Robinson,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
What truly stands out is the separate shoe compartment, which is ventilated to prevent unpleasant odors.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2026
It’s been said plenty of times that even with everything unpleasant that has surrounded this World Cup, the games will never let us down.
—
Nick Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
And then there are these really intense moments of violence that are abrupt and unpleasant.
—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
16 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for unpleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasant
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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.
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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.
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Plant magnolias somewhere they will be protected from harsh winds, especially when buds or flowers are developing.
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Most clarifying shampoos tend to be a little harsh and drying, but this one is gentle and nourishing.
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Are those still your worst fears?
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While a higher tracker error is not bad in and of itself, most investors become uncomfortable when their portfolio acts so differently from the index.
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Those early 2010s Blackhawks teams were nasty, and they were all led by Toews.
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Lindy Ruff’s system was a tough fit, and a nasty ankle injury derailed his initial momentum in upstate New York.
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Both state and church are also known for failing to live up to those ideals, for permitting indefensible abuses, for ugly histories.
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Featuring the good, the bad and the ugly, ‘Look of the Week’ is a regular series dedicated to unpacking the most talked about outfit of the last seven days.
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Looking for a silver lining Some analysts fear that the friction over the 250th celebrations, especially the national ones, may end up reinforcing the nation's bitter divide rather than providing a respite from it.
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This inverts the usual analysis of American politics, that our bitter culture wars will always resolve down to questions like affordability.
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Thankfully, there are self-aware jabs as well, and it’s all couched in a character- and ensemble-centric ending that has hearty portions that help the random sour bite go down smoothly.
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Wine that has gone bad may have a medicinal or vinegar-like smell and may taste sharp or sour.
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Iran’s terrible, horrible, no good, very bad World Cup got a lot better Sunday.
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What started as a horrible mistake ended up bringing the community together.
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasant. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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