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unpleasant

unp·lea·sant

UK/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/ US/ʌˈnplɛzʌnt/ fairly common

adjective

1.

not pleasant

  • “an unpleasant personality”
  • “unpleasant repercussions”
  • “unpleasant odors”
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2.

causing disapproval or protest

  • “a vulgar and objectionable person”
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3.

very unpleasant or annoying

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Origin

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

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