unpleasantly

adverb

Definition of unpleasantlynext
as in disagreeably

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasantly
  1. terribly
  2. badly
  3. ill
Adverb
  • What about flat-screen TVs of the 4K variety, and that not terribly long ago retailed for $25,000.
    John Tamny, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
  • But as dawn broke, the control room received word that something was terribly wrong.
    Josh Rottenberg, Los Angeles Times, 20 Nov. 2024
Definition of terribly
Adverb
  • The double platinum artist’s body was found badly decomposed on Tuesday at his home in Tennessee after he was last seen alive on Nov. 4, law enforcement sources told TMZ.
    Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Nov. 2024
  • In September, Hurricane Helene caused devastation in the southeastern U.S., with Georgia and Florida particularly badly hit.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of badly
Adverb
  • Tala falls ill and dies at the end of Moana, but she’s set to return in the sequel in the form of a manta ray spirit.
    Declan Gallagher, EW.com, 24 Nov. 2024
  • The other plaintiff in the lawsuit is on the junior varsity team, but as a top runner there, could be in contention for a varsity spot should any of the varsity runners fall ill or get injured.
    Jessica Garrison, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of ill
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Thesaurus Entries Near unpleasantly

unpleasant

unpleasantly

unpleasantness

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