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Definition of unpleasant

unpleasant

/ʌnˈplɛz.ənt/
un · pleas · ant
Adverb:unpleasantly
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• adjective

1

Causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable to the senses or mind.

Example

"A strong, unpleasant odor drifted in from the stagnant marsh behind the house."

2

(of a person or their manner) Unfriendly, inconsiderate, and rude.

Example

"He could become remarkably unpleasant whenever anyone questioned his authority."

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• Rhymes for unpleasant

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unplastered
unplayable
unplayed
unpleasant
unpleasantly
unpleasantness
unpleasantry

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English in the late 14th century from the prefix 'un-' (not) and 'pleasant', which entered English via Old French 'plaisant' from the Latin verb 'placere' (to please).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Unpleasant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/unpleasant
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