unpleasant

The definition of unpleasant is something or someone that causes displeasure or discomfort.

(adjective)

  1. Going to the dentist to get a tooth pulled is an example of something that would be described as unpleasant.
  2. A sullen and snappy teenager is an example of someone who would be described as unpleasant.

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See unpleasant in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not pleasant; offensive; disagreeable

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See unpleasant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
Not pleasing; disagreeable.

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  • un·pleasˈant·ly adverb

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