Desagradable (en. Disgusting)

/des.a.ɾa.ɣla.βle/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

adjective

Definition: That produces or provokes displeasure.

Example sentence: The weather this summer has been very unpleasant.

El clima este verano ha sido muy desagradable.

Definition: That is uncomfortable or unsympathetic.

Example sentence: His attitude was really unpleasant during the meeting.

Su actitud fue realmente desagradable durante la reunión.

Definition: Said of a place: where one does not feel at ease.

Example sentence: The room had an unpleasant odor.

La habitación tenía un olor desagradable.

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the combination of the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'pleasant' which means enjoyable.

Common phrase: unpleasant situation

Meaning: A circumstance that causes discomfort or displeasure.

situación desagradable

Common phrase: unpleasant smile

Meaning: A facial expression that is uncomfortable or unfriendly.

sonrisa desagradable

Common phrase: unpleasant words

Meaning: Comments or expressions that offend or displease others.

palabras desagradables

Related word: displeasure

Description: Feeling of discontent or annoyance.

desagrado

Related word: pleasure

Description: Feeling of satisfaction or pleasure.

agrado

Related word: to displease

Description: To cause displeasure to someone.

desagradar

Slang meaning: Bad vibe

Slang example: The conversation took a bad turn with his unpleasant comments.

La conversación se fue a un mal rollo con sus comentarios desagradables.

Slang meaning: Bitter taste

Slang example: That experience left me with a bitter taste due to his unpleasant behavior.

Esa experiencia me dejó un sabor amargo por su comportamiento desagradable.