unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt 
: not pleasant : not amiable or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasant odors
unpleasantly
adverb
Examples of unpleasant in a Sentence
I stopped taking the drug because of its unpleasant side effects.
There was an unpleasant smell coming from the basement.
The weather is so unpleasant here.
I like the shop, but the staff are so unpleasant.
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John Werner, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
Seed oils are typically made by pressing or crushing the seeds and then processing them further with chemicals and heat to remove elements that can leave the oil cloudy or with an unpleasant taste or odor.
—Jonel Aleccia, Chicago Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
This grandma insisted my daughter hit her, then made the tour unpleasant
Ask a real estate pro: Can HOA force owner to put up fence and swap out plants?
—Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2025
Others dread the prospect of hot flashes, night sweats, mood changes, and other unpleasant symptoms related to menopause.
—Stacey Colino, TIME, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpleasant. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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unpleasant
adjective
un·pleas·ant
ˌən-ˈplez-ᵊnt
ˈən-
: not pleasant : not friendly or agreeable : displeasing
unpleasantly
adverb
unpleasantness
noun
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