unpleasant
word · lemma: pleasant
Definition
Something unpleasant is not enjoyable, comfortable, or nice. It can describe a person, feeling, smell, experience, or situation that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable.
Usage & Nuances
A common, neutral adjective. Stronger than 'not nice' but usually less strong than 'awful' or 'terrible'. Often used with nouns like 'smell', 'surprise', 'experience', 'weather', and 'conversation'. 'Unfriendly' is better for a person's social behavior; 'unpleasant' is broader and can describe the effect they have on you.
Example Sentences
The medicine has an unpleasant taste.
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We had an unpleasant conversation after dinner.
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The room smelled unpleasant.
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It was an unpleasant surprise to see the bill was twice as high as we expected.
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He can be funny, but he gets really unpleasant when he's stressed.
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Let's leave now before the weather turns unpleasant.
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