Disagreeable

/dɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
Having a harsh or unpleasant quality; not agreeable or pleasant.
The disagreeable odor coming from the garbage made it hard to enjoy the picnic.
Unwilling to accept or conform to the opinions or desires of others; contentious.
Her disagreeable attitude during the meeting led to a heated discussion among the team.
Causing discomfort or annoyance.
He found the disagreeable weather discouraging as he tried to complete his outdoor project.

Etymology

From the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' + 'agreeable', from Latin 'agree' meaning 'to please'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

disagreeable to one's taste:
not pleasing or satisfying; distasteful
a disagreeable person:
someone who is difficult to deal with or unfriendly

Related Words

Slang Meanings

A bummer
That plan fell through and now it's a real bummer.
A drag
Hanging out with him is such a drag because he's always so negative.