Meaning & Definition of word "Disagreeable"

Disagreeable

/dɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

adjective:

  • 1. Having a harsh or unpleasant quality; not agreeable or pleasant.
    • Example: The disagreeable odor coming from the garbage made it hard to enjoy the picnic.
  • 2. Unwilling to accept or conform to the opinions or desires of others; contentious.
    • Example: Her disagreeable attitude during the meeting led to a heated discussion among the team.
  • 3. Causing discomfort or annoyance.
    • Example: 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

disagree:

to have or express a different opinion

disagreement:

a situation in which people have different beliefs or opinions

agreeable:

pleasing or pleasant

Slang Meanings of disagreeable

Meaning: A bummer

Example Sentence: That plan fell through and now it's a real bummer.

Meaning: A drag

Example Sentence: Hanging out with him is such a drag because he's always so negative.