as in unpleasing
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
the burnt pot roast had a very unpleasant odor
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Recent Examples of unpleasant
Children and adults prescribed these drugs could mistakenly be taking the wrong dose as a result, putting them at risk of unpleasant and dangerous side effects.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Her pregnancies are painful and unpleasant, especially compared to Lenù’s.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
One way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to keep your restaurant order simple.
—Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
No fun, no pleasant surprises (but also no unpleasant surprises) — and no finding out that someone close to you really understands and appreciates you.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2024
Her pregnancies are painful and unpleasant, especially compared to Lenù’s.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
One way to avoid unpleasant surprises is to keep your restaurant order simple.
—Sarah Garone, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Nov. 2024
No fun, no pleasant surprises (but also no unpleasant surprises) — and no finding out that someone close to you really understands and appreciates you.
—Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 28 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasant
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.Eric Tegler, Popular Mechanics, 1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.SI.com, SI.com, 1 Feb. 2018
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The combination of this injury, the failure to find the anticipated wealth and the overall harsh conditions faced by the expedition contributed to Coronado's eventual decision to return to Mexico City in 1542.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
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Damage control is also key when the environment is harsher than usual.Taylore Glynn, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Various forecasts have pointed to the possibility of inflation getting worse and the national debt swelling further.Bryan Mena, CNN, 30 Nov. 2024
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His deputy, Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who heads the disaster response, said Thursday that floods this year were expected to be worse than 2014, when more than 250,000 people were displaced and 21 killed.Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
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After Kyle updated her on her current relationship with The Agency founder, Sutton admitted she wasn't convinced that things wouldn't turn nasty once the matter of money got involved.Esther Kang, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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That kind of personal data theft is nasty but understandable.PCMAG, PCMAG, 27 Nov. 2024
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The Miami Dolphins lost another big road game against a quality opponent with Thursday’s ugly 30-17 spanking at Lambeau Field before a national TV audience.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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So respect to Jane’s Addiction for doing a comeback that ended early and ugly.SPIN Team, SPIN, 28 Nov. 2024
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Cooking with beer concentrates its flavors, amplifying any bitter notes.Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024
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Anyone who requires evidence need only look at Steve Cooper, who found to his detriment that crossing the bitter East Midlands divide from Nottingham Forest to Leicester City was an insurmountable task.Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
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Interesting counterpart to sweet and sour dishes on the table.Lana Bortolot, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
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Lunch, which begins at 11 a.m., will have a more traditional holiday fare including turkey roast or hot & sour tofu with sides like mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, cranberry sauce, turkey gravy and dinner rolls.Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 25 Nov. 2024
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But the return of Terry Silver and that horrible Sekai Taikai tragedy seemed to put any hope for romance on pause, at least for now.Nick Caruso, TVLine, 19 Nov. 2024
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Natty’s son, Bart, is also present at their arrival, boasting about how horrible business has been and that the dude ranch will soon be sold for a hefty sum of money.Sara Belcher, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024
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“Unpleasant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasant. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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