1
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
an unpleasing combination of flavors in the dish
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2
as in ugly
unpleasant to look at
an unpleasing combination of fuchsia and orange
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Recent Examples of unpleasing
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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Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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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Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2026
Rosemary makes one of the best companion plants for apple trees because of its strong scent that's unpleasing to critters looking to snack on a juicy red apple.
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Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.
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Eric Tegler,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Oct. 2019
His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.
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SI.com,
1 Feb. 2018
Cesar R. Torres,
The Conversation,
26 May 2026
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
Rosemary makes one of the best companion plants for apple trees because of its strong scent that's unpleasing to critters looking to snack on a juicy red apple.
—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
16 Feb. 2026
Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.
—
Eric Tegler,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Oct. 2019
His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.
—
SI.com,
1 Feb. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasing
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An east wind sets up a particularly unpleasant scenario, said Abrams.
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Mineral buildup inside the ice-making system or residue in the ice bin can also contribute to unpleasant flavors, Angelesco says.
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With one notable exception, everyone over there has nothing but ugly things to say about their main villa counterparts.
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Women superheroes have always activated an ugly segment of the internet.
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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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The ace endured a rocky start punctuated by a hideous 11-run blowup in Minnesota and has now been sidelined with a shoulder injury since April 26.
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Everyone's favorite hideous ogre and delusional donkey are finally reunited.
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In two randomized trials conducted by Stanford economist Nick Bloom, for example, workers reported improved mental health, not worse.
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Heavy rain was bad enough, but lightning in the area is, obviously, nothing to be trifled with.
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One of the earliest signs that the new Supergirl will be an uninspired slog is the overload of blobby alien dirtbags, grotesque creatures that look like they were refused admission to the Mos Eisley Cantina in the original Star Wars movie.
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Beyond that, its charm lies in its ghoulishly grotesque humor and wildly expressive animation.
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“Unpleasing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasing. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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