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unpleasant

[uhn-plez-uhnt] / ʌnˈplɛz ənt /


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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

Forgiveness is posthumously granted through cinema, shaving away anything unpleasant that is no longer necessary to dwell on.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Phillipson described some of the negative comments as "outright snobbery and just downright unpleasant" and argued Collins had a reach "politicians can't reach".

From BBC • May 20, 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

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




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