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
Even an episode more would move the narrative from bold and impactful to emotionally taxing and unpleasant.
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William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2025
Not only do regular people have bills to pay, but psychologically, leaving a job is a major life change — and usually an unpleasant one.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 2 June 2025
An unpleasant taste in the mouth can accompany this symptom.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
New York City has spent billions of dollars upgrading its parks and waterfronts over the last two decades, yet noise pollution from nonessential helicopters makes our parks unpleasant for both residents and tourists.
—Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
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William Earl, Variety, 9 June 2025
Not only do regular people have bills to pay, but psychologically, leaving a job is a major life change — and usually an unpleasant one.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 2 June 2025
An unpleasant taste in the mouth can accompany this symptom.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 29 May 2025
New York City has spent billions of dollars upgrading its parks and waterfronts over the last two decades, yet noise pollution from nonessential helicopters makes our parks unpleasant for both residents and tourists.
—Eric Katzman, New York Daily News, 25 May 2025
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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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Some of them include washing with harsh shampoos, particularly those with sulfates or alcohol; overusing scalp scrubs or clarifying products; and not washing frequently enough.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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Unlike many traditional sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate—two common culprits behind coral bleaching—reef-safe formulas skip the harsh stuff in favor of ocean-friendly alternatives that tend to also be gentler on sensitive skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids are making the gap worse.—
Brandon Kochkodin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Bane is a 41 percent career 3-point shooter who, in his five prior seasons, never shot worse than 38.1 percent from deep in a season.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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And some erratic vibrations were detected at points last week as the stark outperformance of year-to-date laggards over the top 2025 performers prompted some comparisons to the nasty momentum-stock reversal of February and March that upset the market well before the tariff panic.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
14 June 2025
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But while Burns appeared to solve Oakmont for the day, some players who performed well on Thursday got eaten alive by the nasty course on Friday.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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My goodness, these men wanted to win the U.S. Open with every bit of their being, to finally win a major championship and make this ugly, rainy day worth the battles behind them.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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The beautiful game deserves better than to be played against a backdrop of ugly anti-human rights policies.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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At the city’s Little Bitter Bar, enjoy cocktails infused with the distinct flavor of bergamot from two of Calabria’s most famous bitter spirits: Vecchio Amaro del Capo and Italicus.—
Elena Valeriote,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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Lips can get a bit of color too, via RMS Beauty’s Legendary Lip Oil packed with adaptogenic herbs, jojoba oil, vanilla extract, and bitter cherry seed oil to condition the pout.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
Adjective
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This results in an offbeat menu incorporating everything from Indian pani puri to pork and king-crab soup dumplings to a sweet and sour tangcu take on ossobuco with cheesy grits.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
13 June 2025
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And now, the sweet and sour taste is entering a new frontier: Ramen.—
Jordan Valinsky,
CNN Money,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Even with the horrible start the Red Sox still nearly came all the way back, twice drawing to within one run, but the club couldn’t get over the hump.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2025
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Even on a horrible team, someone has to score, get rebounds and assists.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
2 June 2025
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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