unpleasantly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasantly
Adverb
  • But from the first breath, Roxy sensed something was terribly wrong.
    Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
  • Then in April 2021, Granda’s plan to escape went terribly wrong.
    Charles Rabin, Miami Herald, 24 June 2025
Adverb
  • But the work serving the current populations can be arduous and challenging – demonstrated here as the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) team can be seen springing into action after a rhino reacted badly to anesthesia.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 29 June 2025
  • And in Friday’s 5-4 win over the badly slumping Kansas City Royals, that once again proved to be the case.
    Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Adverb
  • During his four-and-a-half-hour match against 38-year-old Fabio Fognini, play was suspended after a spectator fell ill due to the heat.
    Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • The most recent change came this week, when Costa fell ill and withdrew from his matchup with Kopylov.
    Trent Reinsmith, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
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“Unpleasantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasantly. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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