unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt 
: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasant odors
unpleasantly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of unpleasant in a Sentence
I stopped taking the drug because of its unpleasant side effects.
There was an unpleasant smell coming from the basement.
The weather is so unpleasant here.
I like the shop, but the staff are so unpleasant.
Recent Examples on the Web
Though the symptoms can be unpleasant—and for some, even dangerous—there aren’t a ton of ways to protect against sapovirus or treat it.
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Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Apr. 2024
While the algae is unpleasant, Tomasko said there may be an upside.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
But never mind: In mere moments Civil War gives you its first unpleasant sequence, a stop at a gas station run by scary militia members.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Certain medical conditions can cause dogs to emit unpleasant smells that go beyond normal doggy odors.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But if the dreams are consistently unpleasant and disturbing, Dr. Barrett advises seeing a therapist.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2024
Clough’s life has been consumed by doctor visits, surgical procedures, continued unpleasant side effects from treatment and the constant anxiety of awaiting the next test results.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Possible side effects of omega-3 supplements include bad breath, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, smelly sweat, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Some say both mint and açai have a relatively unpleasant taste.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
Julia Landwehr, Health, 26 Apr. 2024
While the algae is unpleasant, Tomasko said there may be an upside.
—Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2024
But never mind: In mere moments Civil War gives you its first unpleasant sequence, a stop at a gas station run by scary militia members.
—Taylor Antrim, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024
Certain medical conditions can cause dogs to emit unpleasant smells that go beyond normal doggy odors.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 3 Apr. 2024
But if the dreams are consistently unpleasant and disturbing, Dr. Barrett advises seeing a therapist.
—Lisa Wong MacAbasco, Vogue, 13 Apr. 2024
Clough’s life has been consumed by doctor visits, surgical procedures, continued unpleasant side effects from treatment and the constant anxiety of awaiting the next test results.
—Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
Possible side effects of omega-3 supplements include bad breath, heartburn, nausea, diarrhea, headaches, smelly sweat, and an unpleasant taste in the mouth.
—Isabel Vasquez, Rd, Ldn, Parents, 4 Apr. 2024
Some say both mint and açai have a relatively unpleasant taste.
—Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 27 Mar. 2024
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unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈplez-ᵊnt
ˈən-
: not pleasant : not friendly or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasantly
adverb
unpleasantness
noun
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