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

Since then, hundreds of thousands of Germans have searched the records for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 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

“It is a circumstance which Darcy could not wish to be generally known, because if it were to get round to the lady’s family, it would be an unpleasant thing.”

From "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen