unpleasant

adjective

un·pleas·ant ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt

Synonyms of unpleasant next

: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing

unpleasant odors

unpleasantly adverb

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.

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Still, with a budget deficit looming next year and a mayor whose preferred mode of dealing with unpleasant fiscal realities is to hike taxes, revenue grabs like congestion pricing are always on the table. —

The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2025 These moisturizing and soothing ingredients can mitigate some unpleasant initial effects of retinol like flaking and redness. —

Sarah Han, Allure, 7 Jan. 2025 While a person infected with the virus may experience unpleasant symptoms, others may be asymptomatic and show no symptoms at all. —

Adrianna Rodriguez, USA TODAY, 7 Jan. 2025 Another surprise was how unpleasant emotions were often motivating for leaders. —

Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for unpleasant