English Explanatory Dictionary

unpleasant

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not pleasant.

Pronunciation

/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/ en-us-unpleasant.ogg

Word forms

unpleasant unpleasanter more unpleasant unpleasantest most unpleasant

Etymology

From Middle English unplesaunt, equivalent to un- + pleasant.

Synonyms

disagreeable distasteful abhorrant abhorrent bad bum vile demonic disgusting foul rancid fulsome gooey grim gro grody gross grotty harsh loathsome munted nasty nauseous offensive obnoxious obscene rank repugnant repulsive revolting scabrous sickening strident unpleasant

Antonyms

pleasant

Related words

annoying

Derived words

unpleasantly unpleasantness
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