as in unpleasing
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the burnt pot roast had a very unpleasant odor
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Recent Examples of unpleasant
The journey triggers unpleasant recollections about the way her mother was treated by male members of the privileged class.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 July 2025
In his Off Message newsletter, Brian Beutler urges Democrats to make life unpleasant for Trump figures who changed their Epstein stories.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
From accidents to litter boxes, pets come with a potpourri of unpleasant aromas.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 16 July 2025
In his Off Message newsletter, Brian Beutler urges Democrats to make life unpleasant for Trump figures who changed their Epstein stories.
—Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 14 July 2025
From accidents to litter boxes, pets come with a potpourri of unpleasant aromas.
—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 July 2025
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.
—Aubrey Bailey, Verywell Health, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for unpleasant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasant
Adjective
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.—
Eric Tegler,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
1 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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Unlike harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive scrubbers like steel wool, salt effectively tackles grime while remaining safe for both wood and plastic cutting board surfaces.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
3 Aug. 2025
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As the moon moves through Sagittarius, a harsh reality disturbs your inner peace.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Truth be told, neither outcome would have been a bad choice.—
Blake Oestriecher,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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This wasteful Everglades abomination surely is one of our worst.—
Elise Bennett,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The 5-foot-8, 185-pound Robinson was on the receiving end of a nasty collision with outside linebacker Brian Burns on Friday.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
31 July 2025
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Unfortunately, later in the day, arguments about controversial issues like politics and religion could get nasty.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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In February, the feud between way and actor Marlon Wayans reached an ugly head when the rapper published a series of cruel and vindictive social media posts targeting Wayans' transgender son, Kai.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Shocking Roadblock in Cowboys Star's Contract Talks Chicago Bears Mentioned as Possible Trade Partner For Dallas Cowboys Star NFL Expert Projects Micah Parsons' Trade Value for Cowboys This is quickly disintegrating into an ugly standoff between player and organization.—
Geoffrey Knox,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The tag-team match between bitter rivals kicked off SummerSlam Night 1 Saturday night at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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In a surprise to anybody who doesn’t spend all their free time tweeting, Rollins shed his crutches and cashed in on his bitter rival CM Punk.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The cherry on top of this sour data cocktail is the ISM manufacturing report that just hit the wires.—
Kelly Evans,
CNBC,
1 Aug. 2025
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The same poll showed voter attitudes of all Americans towards Israel’s role in the ongoing war have turned sour, with just 32% approving of Israel’s war, the lowest since the question was first asked in November 2023.—
Solcyré Burga,
Time,
31 July 2025
Adjective
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Because of Denise Gough's human frailty as a woman destroyed by her own ambition and Kyle Soller's cowardice in the face of a horrible truth.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
23 July 2025
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Soak up the gall of losing, absorb the horrible information, feel it to the full, go there—and then rebound, with superb elasticity.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
22 July 2025
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasant. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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