Desagradables (en. Unpleasant)

/des.a.ɣɾa.ða.βles/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That which is bothersome or uncomfortable.
Unpleasant criticisms can affect self-esteem.
Las críticas desagrables pueden afectar la autoestima.
That which provokes a feeling of rejection.
The atmosphere in that meeting was very unpleasant.
El ambiente en esa reunión fue muy desagradable.
That which does not please or satisfies.
Those people often make unpleasant comments.
Esas personas suelen hacer comentarios desagradables.

Etymology

From the prefix 'des-' indicating negation and 'pleasant' which comes from the Latin 'agradabilis'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to make an unpleasant comment
To say something that causes discomfort to others.
hacer un comentario desagradable
unpleasant situation
A context that is uncomfortable or bothersome.
situación desagradable
unpleasant person
Someone whose behaviors are unappealing or annoying.
persona desagradable

Related Words

displeasure
Feeling of discontent or aversion towards something.
desagrado
discontent
Lack of satisfaction or joy.
descontento

Slang Meanings

It is used to describe socially uncomfortable situations.
His comment was very unpleasant and chilled the atmosphere.
Su comentario resultó muy desagradable y enfrió el ambiente.
Unpleasant in reverse, but in a stronger sense.
That party was completely unpleasant, there was no good vibe.
Esa fiesta fue completamente desagradable, no había buena vibra.