unpleasantness
word
Definition
An unpleasant situation, feeling, or experience; discomfort, conflict, or something that causes bad or awkward emotions.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly formal or neutral; used for mild conflict ("there was some unpleasantness at work"), mild discomfort (physical or emotional), or awkward situations. Less intense than 'hostility' or 'argument'. Not usually used for pain or severe problems.
Spanish: desagradable (sensación) - incomodidadPortuguese (BR): desagradável (sensação) - desconfortoPortuguese (PT): desagradável (sensação) - desconfortoChinese (Simplified): 不愉快 - 不愉快的事情Chinese (Traditional): 不愉快 - 不愉快的事情Hindi: अप्रियता - असुविधाArabic: عدم الارتياح - أمر مزعج
Example Sentences
There was some unpleasantness at the meeting yesterday.
basic
He tried to avoid any unpleasantness during dinner.
basic
The medicine caused a bit of unpleasantness in her stomach.
basic
I really don't want any unpleasantness between us.
natural
Let's put all that unpleasantness behind us and move on.
natural
A little unpleasantness is normal in any relationship.
natural