unpleasantly

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasantly
Adverb
  • So, this is a terrible – terribly misguided policy.
    / CBS News, CBS News, 1 June 2025
  • Walker is not terribly splitty, and the Cardinals committed to giving him consistent playing time.
    Katie Woo, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Adverb
  • Adding to the shock factor of this particular comeback was how badly Indiana handled the ball in the first half.
    Joe Vardon, New York Times, 6 June 2025
  • Everlane Khaki Wide-leg Linen Pants These high-rise pants from Everlane are made from a breezy linen-viscose blend that won’t wrinkle as badly as 100 percent linen.
    Alexandra Pereira, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2025
Adverb
  • Johnson has been a longtime San Antonio Spurs assistant before stepping up for Gregg Popovich, who fell ill.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
  • Gail Patterson's sister Heather Wilkinson, 66, also died after eating the lunch, while her 68-year-old husband, Ian Wilkinson, fell seriously ill and remained hospitalized for weeks.
    Chloe Mayer, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 June 2025
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“Unpleasantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasantly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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