as in disagreeably
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of unpleasantly
The sugars in corn kernels break down very fast, turning your corn unpleasantly starchy.
—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
In warm weather, your kitchen can get unpleasantly hot when cooking in a standard oven.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Checking the temperature is of utmost importance, since the meat is very lean and will be unpleasantly dry if overcooked.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Also not missed are the crass laughs of the slicker 2012 film, which had an unpleasantly cynical, snide edge.
—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
Onward and upward The unpleasantly steep hills that I'm blessed with between my home and the city often proved too much for the hub motor.
—
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
Is there a point where a wine — even a wine intended for a natural wine-loving audience — can get so unpleasantly funky that a winemaker ought to intervene?
—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Aug. 2021
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
2 June 2026
In warm weather, your kitchen can get unpleasantly hot when cooking in a standard oven.
—
Bestreviews,
Mercury News,
20 May 2026
Checking the temperature is of utmost importance, since the meat is very lean and will be unpleasantly dry if overcooked.
—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Feb. 2026
Also not missed are the crass laughs of the slicker 2012 film, which had an unpleasantly cynical, snide edge.
—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
11 Dec. 2025
Onward and upward The unpleasantly steep hills that I'm blessed with between my home and the city often proved too much for the hub motor.
—
New Atlas,
22 Oct. 2025
Is there a point where a wine — even a wine intended for a natural wine-loving audience — can get so unpleasantly funky that a winemaker ought to intervene?
—
Senior Wine Critic,
San Francisco Chronicle,
24 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasantly
Adverb
-
This could be described as assertive or confident clothing, all of the designer’s work achieves drama while in its exceptionally flattering fit, and which somehow still looks and feels awfully comfortable.
-
That’s an awfully bold move from Motorola, considering the foldable is powered by the same chip as the 2024 and 2025 models and also reuses the design and screens from previous generations.
Adverb
-
Wonderfully and terribly, everything does happen for Maddie after her adoring bear of a husband, Jake (Eric Rahill), makes a cooking video of her that goes massively viral.
-
Perhaps the biggest problem with this movie is that Supergirl (Helen Slater) seems terribly leisurely about her fateful mission.
Adverb
-
Part slasher parody, part meta commentary on the structure of horror movies, and fully riotous, Behind the Mask is a dreadfully under-appreciated contribution to the subgenre that would have made for a terrific franchise.
-
Especially early in its career, Hum was dreadfully misclassified as just another soft-to-loud/Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana wannabe, and remained criminally under-appreciated for its heavy/stoner-friendly Midwestern shoegaze vibes long after its breakup.
Adverb
-
The film follows a Bigfoot hoax that goes horribly wrong in the middle of an actual Sasquatch hot spot, leading to a chaotic struggle between the hoaxers, investigators, and a supernatural force that defies explanation.
-
Directed by Jean Rollin, the film centers on a first date that goes horribly wrong after the couple get lost in a sprawling cemetery.
Adverb
-
On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
-
Two men were badly burned—one died, and the other remains hospitalized—and the Fiorella’s owners lost two more skiffs.
Adverb
-
West Ham are relegated, sorry Spurs survive The odds were stacked against West Ham United beating relegation yesterday and even in a year when Tottenham Hotspur plumbed appallingly abject depths, few clubs deserved it more.
-
With respect to humor’s inherent subjectivity, the appallingly ugly aesthetics of the AI overwhelm any possible comedic sensibility on display.
Adverb
-
Of all the horrendous nonsense we were forced to entertain this spring, none of it was more horrendously nonsensical than the idea of people vibe-coding their own cybersecurity solutions.
-
This way, the white people are exposed treating the Indigenous people horrendously — putting clothes on them, taking pictures without permission and treating them without respect.
Adverb
-
The rungs were slippery with rain, and the bridge wobbled sickeningly with each step.
-
The nu-metal tribute to the late right-wing activist is deeply catchy and sickeningly soppy, like Creed but a lot worse.
Cite this Entry
“Unpleasantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasantly. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
