Unpleasant — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt/ un·pleas·ant

Meaning & Definition of Unpleasant

Unpleasant (adjective)

  1. not pleasant, not amiable or agreeable, displeasing

Unpleasant (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not giving pleasure to the mind or senses

    "the burnt pot roast had a very unpleasant odor"

    similar: bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky
    related: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly (slang), god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous, aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing, crappy (slang), cruddy, crummy, lousy, miserable, sucky (slang), wretched
    opposite: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome
    near: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unpleasant

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unpleasant:

bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unpleasant

Words with the opposite meaning of Unpleasant:

agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome

Related Words for Unpleasant

abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly, god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant

Near Antonyms of Unpleasant

delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Word Forms of Unpleasant

Derived words: unpleasantly (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Unpleasant

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Unpleasant

Frequently Asked Questions about Unpleasant

What does "Unpleasant" mean?

"Unpleasant" means not pleasant, not amiable or agreeable, displeasing. As an adjective, it is defined as: not pleasant, not amiable or agreeable, displeasing.

What is another word for "Unpleasant"?

Other words for "Unpleasant" include bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky and nasty. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unpleasant" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unpleasant"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unpleasant". Common alternatives include bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten and sour.

What is the opposite of "Unpleasant"?

Antonyms of "Unpleasant" include agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable and pleasant. Near antonyms include delectable, delicious, delightful and dreamy.

How do you use "Unpleasant" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unpleasant" in a sentence: "the burnt pot roast had a very unpleasant odor".

Is "Unpleasant" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Unpleasant" is an adjective.

Is "Unpleasant" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a B1-level word, "Unpleasant" is typical of Cambridge B1 Preliminary (PET), IELTS band 4.0–5.0, TOEFL iBT 42–71, PTE Academic 43–58, TOEIC Listening & Reading 550+.

How do you pronounce "Unpleasant"?

"Unpleasant" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt/ and divided into syllables as un·pleas·ant.