unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt 
: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasant odors
unpleasantly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of unpleasant in a Sentence
I stopped taking the drug because of its unpleasant side effects.
There was an unpleasant smell coming from the basement.
The weather is so unpleasant here.
I like the shop, but the staff are so unpleasant.
Recent Examples on the Web
But if the dreams are consistently unpleasant and disturbing, Dr. Barrett advises seeing a therapist.
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Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2024
Clough’s life has been consumed by doctor visits, surgical procedures, continued unpleasant side effects from treatment and the constant anxiety of awaiting the next test results.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Possible side effects of omega-3 supplements include bad breath, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, smelly sweat, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Some say both mint and açai have a relatively unpleasant taste.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
If an antihistamine produces unpleasant side effects or stops working well, doctors suggest trying another one.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
The study factored in the number of days when the weather was above 65 degrees, which could be unpleasant for dogs.
—Mary Jo Dilonardo, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Too much heat, however, can result in unpleasant side effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Those changes would also bar mifepristone prescriptions through telehealth, leaving some to rely on a less effective regimen with more unpleasant side effects.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2024
Clough’s life has been consumed by doctor visits, surgical procedures, continued unpleasant side effects from treatment and the constant anxiety of awaiting the next test results.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Possible side effects of omega-3 supplements include bad breath, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, smelly sweat, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Some say both mint and açai have a relatively unpleasant taste.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
If an antihistamine produces unpleasant side effects or stops working well, doctors suggest trying another one.
—Nina Agrawal, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
The study factored in the number of days when the weather was above 65 degrees, which could be unpleasant for dogs.
—Mary Jo Dilonardo, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
Too much heat, however, can result in unpleasant side effects like abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.
—Anthea Levi, Health, 30 Mar. 2024
Those changes would also bar mifepristone prescriptions through telehealth, leaving some to rely on a less effective regimen with more unpleasant side effects.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpleasant. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈplez-ᵊnt
ˈən-
: not pleasant : not friendly or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasantly
adverb
unpleasantness
noun
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