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pleasurable Antonyms

Opposite of pleasurable

Pinning down the opposite of pleasurable requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear adjective definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Pleasing; gratifying; affording sensory, emotional, or intellectual enjoyment or satisfaction.

Usage Example

"Sharing a quiet meal with old friends proved to be a deeply unpleasant experience."

Strongest
unpleasant
painful
disagreeable
Strong
unenjoyable
distressing
miserable
tedious

Similar words to pleasurable

Words similar to pleasurable shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

enjoyable
pleasant
gratifying
delightful
satisfying
agreeable
pleasing
rewarding
See all synonyms of pleasurable

• Nearby Words

pleasing
pleasingly
pleasingness
pleasurable
pleasurably
pleasure
pleasureless

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Pleasurable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/pleasurable
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