unpleasant
Example Sentences
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A well-documented side effect of the drugs is called dysgeusia, which can produce an unpleasant, metallic taste in the mouth.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Each of these viruses comes with a raft of symptoms ranging from unpleasant to, in some cases, fatal—fever, headache, muscle and joint pain, shock, organ failure.
From Slate ● Aug. 4, 2026
Back in September 2019, the Saudis suffered an unpleasant shock.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Within a few short weeks, an ongoing outbreak of Cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that can contaminate raw fruits and vegetables — and lead to several unpleasant gastrointestinal symptoms — has fueled a nationwide panic.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
“Leave me alone,” Uncle Jet said, with a snappy, unpleasant tone.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
