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unpleasant

[uhn-plez-uhnt] / ʌnˈplɛz ənt /
ADJECTIVE
bad
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disagreeable distasteful nasty obnoxious sour troublesome undesirable unpalatable
WEAK
abhorrent bad news bad scene displeasing fierce grody gross hard-time icky irksome lousy objectionable poisonous repulsive rotten unacceptable unattractive uncool unhappy unlikable unlovely yucky
Antonyms
STRONGEST
acceptable agreeable delicious friendly good happy helpful kind nice palatable pleasant pleasing tasty
WEAK
delightful great wonderful

Example Sentences

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While it can cause unpleasant side effects like skin rashes, chemotherapy isn’t a walk in the park and suppresses the immune system, making patients susceptible to secondary infections.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026

That could mean an unpleasant surprise for investors when Circle reports first-quarter earnings in late May or early June.

From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026

Like other GLP-1s, Foundayo has some unpleasant side effects.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

They then evaluated impulsivity by observing how well the flies could stop moving when exposed to strong airflow, which they naturally find unpleasant.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

No. It was the absolute last thing Ekon wanted, but at the same time his heart was beginning to pound in a new, unpleasant way.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray