unpleasant

Example Sentences

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Being asked about an unpleasant subject in the wake of a crushing defeat made McVay testy.

From Los Angeles Times

Businesses sometimes make working conditions unpleasant in the run-up to layoffs, hoping employees will leave on their own and forfeit severance packages.

From The Wall Street Journal

November marked the 29th consecutive decline, building on a spectacular slide since 2021, with predictable and unpleasant consequences for consumer confidence.

From Barron's

He instead delegated the unpleasant task to one of his lackeys, or simply made it known that he wanted the person to quit.

From Salon

Before that, there were six earthquakes in the 5 a.m. hour, giving many across the region an unpleasant wake-up call.

From Los Angeles Times