unpleasant
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unpleasantly adverb
Etymology
Origin of 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
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
The “Harry Potter” team did not need a divination expert to know its cast would encounter some “unpleasant and aggressive behavior.”
From Los Angeles Times
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
"The messages, the call, the letter – all completely unprovoked, deeply unpleasant and no doubt did have the impact on the victims."
From BBC
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