unpleasant experience

It was a generally unpleasant experience, but one that continues to inform and inspire nearly every facet of my life.

Another unpleasant experience took the form of an obstinate affection of the eyes, which hindered him from working regularly.

The next morning, beating out of the harbour early, they had an unpleasant experience.

If the gallant General had not been in quite such a hurry, he would have spared himself this unpleasant experience.'

Personally, he was subjected to no further annoyance, and soon forgot that unpleasant experience in the back-street.

Moreover, I had had all that I wanted of such an unpleasant experience as that of being short-handed.