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unpleasantness

American  
[uhn-plez-uhnt-nis] / ʌnˈplɛz ənt nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality or state of being unpleasant.

  2. something that is displeasing or offensive, as an experience, event, or situation.

    An unpleasantness made them ill-at-ease.

  3. an unpleasant feeling or sensation caused by disagreeable or painful stimuli.

Etymology

Origin of unpleasantness

First recorded in 1540–50; unpleasant + -ness

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