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

Mrs. Weston’s communications furnished Emma with more food for unpleasant reflection, by increasing her esteem and compassion, and her sense of past injustice towards Miss Fairfax.

From "Emma" by Jane Austen