unpleasant

Example Sentences

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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

That said, I do think you should get off your dad’s plan — not because it will make you any more of an adult, but because this arrangement seems to be causing some unpleasant interactions.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 25, 2026

Mum-of-five Tonia Dunn remembers having to double bag waste that had been left in dustbins at the beginning of the dispute, and transporting them by car to the tip, "which was quite unpleasant".

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

Even Lady Constance, who seemed to naturally prefer phony, ill-mannered people over gentle, true-hearted ones, found the baroness to be unpleasant company.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood