unpleasant

Example Sentences

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The unpleasant market metaphor refers to the idea that even a lifeless feline when dropped from a height may initially ricochet off the ground.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Taken as a whole, Drake’s album dump is a deeply unpleasant slog.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

The transition may be unpleasant for some, but the U.S. would be wise to embrace the technology and stay ahead of global rivals.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Her father, for his part, recalled how it felt to come down with hantavirus, causing body aches and a bitter taste that even made sipping water unpleasant.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

Mrs. Weston’s communications furnished Emma with more food for unpleasant reflection, by increasing her esteem and compassion, and her sense of past injustice towards Miss Fairfax.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen