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

(adjective)

Going to the dentist to get a tooth pulled is an example of something that would be described as unpleasant.
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

Related Forms:

unpleasantly adverb

See unpleasant in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Not pleasing; disagreeable.

Related Forms:

un·pleasˈant·ly adverb

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