unpleasant

Example Sentences

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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

The intensity is meant to stay tolerable, but it can get unpleasant if pushed too high.

From The Wall Street Journal • 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

National gas prices also hit an unpleasant peak Tuesday when they surpassed the $4 mark for the first time in nearly four years.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

He believed in ignoring unpleasant facts, in hopes that they’d go away.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix