Definitions

unpleasant

[uhn-plez-uhnt] / ʌnˈplɛz ənt /

ADJECTIVE

bad

Synonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable distasteful nasty obnoxious sour troublesome undesirable unpalatable

WEAK

abhorrent bad news bad scene displeasing fierce grody gross hard-time icky irksome lousy objectionable poisonous repulsive rotten unacceptable unattractive uncool unhappy unlikable unlovely yucky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable delicious friendly good happy helpful kind nice palatable pleasant pleasing tasty

WEAK

delightful great wonderful

Example Sentences

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The unpleasant market metaphor refers to the idea that even a lifeless feline when dropped from a height may initially ricochet off the ground.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Since then, hundreds of thousands of Germans have searched the records for names of ancestors, well aware they may face unpleasant truths.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

"It's a biohazard and it's hugely unpleasant for the community that uses this river."

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

Taken as a whole, Drake’s album dump is a deeply unpleasant slog.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Nurse Beverly had the unpleasant sensation that she was about to let out a belch.

From "The School for Whatnots" by Margaret Peterson Haddix

unpleasant

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