Unpleasant ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Unpleasant ( adjective )

  1. Disagreeable to the senses, especially to the sense of smell or taste; unsavory.
  2. Disagreeable to the mind; causing discomfort or disturbance.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from un- (expressing negation) + pleasant.

Examples:

  1. The smell was extremely unpleasant.
  2. The experience was very unpleasant.
  3. The thought of it was quite unpleasant.
  4. The taste was quite unpleasant.
  5. The news was most unpleasant.

(As a noun)

Unpleasant ( noun )

  1. Disagreeable to the senses, especially to the sense of smell or taste; unsavory.
  2. Disagreeable to the mind; causing discomfort or disturbance.

Origin:

Late 16th century: from un- (expressing negation) + pleasant.

Examples:

  1. The smell was extremely unpleasant.
  2. The experience was very unpleasant.
  3. The thought of it was quite unpleasant.
  4. The taste was quite unpleasant.
  5. The news was most unpleasant.
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