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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Set a Timer For particularly difficult or unpleasant tasks, set a timer for a short duration—for example, five to 30 minutes—and commit to working on that task until the time is up.
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
There are telltale signs that there's too much moisture in your house, from condensation to unpleasant odors.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds and support beneficial gut bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body odors, said Palinski-Wade.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Unharvested plants in fields can build up, causing pest issues or creating an unpleasant experience for visitors.
—CBS News, 11 July 2025
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Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
There are telltale signs that there's too much moisture in your house, from condensation to unpleasant odors.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 17 July 2025
Foods like apples, leafy greens, yogurt and green tea may help to neutralize odor-causing compounds and support beneficial gut bacteria, which can reduce unpleasant body odors, said Palinski-Wade.
—Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2025
Unharvested plants in fields can build up, causing pest issues or creating an unpleasant experience for visitors.
—CBS News, 11 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpleasant
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpleasant. Accessed 29 Jul. 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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