Unpleasant

/ʌnˈplɛzənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure.

The unpleasant odor coming from the garbage made the whole room unbearable.

Not enjoyable or agreeable.

She had an unpleasant experience at the restaurant due to poor service.

Causing a feeling of unhappiness or discomfort.

The unpleasant news about the layoffs spread quickly through the office.

Offensive or disagreeable in some way.

The unpleasant remarks during the meeting left everyone feeling uneasy.

from un- (meaning 'not') + pleasant

unpleasant surprise

a surprise that is not enjoyable

unpleasant experience

an experience that is not enjoyable or is distressing

unpleasant truth

a truth that is difficult to accept but realistic

discomfort

a state of unease or physical discomfort

dissatisfaction

the feeling of not being pleased or satisfied

displeasure

a feeling of annoyance or discontent

bad vibes

That place gave me bad vibes; I felt really unpleasant there.

downer

His constant complaints put a real downer on the party, making it quite unpleasant.