unpleasant
/ʌnˈplezənt/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2359 in the learning path
令人不快的；难受的
Definitions
adj. Causing discomfort, dislike, or unhappiness.
令人不快的；难受的
adj. Behaving in an unfriendly or rude way.
不友善的；粗鲁的
Example
An unpleasant smell was coming from the kitchen bin.
厨房垃圾桶里散发出一股难闻的气味。
Although commuting can be unpleasant, reliable public transport can reduce stress and improve the daily experience of workers.
虽然通勤可能令人不快，但可靠的公共交通能减轻压力，改善上班族的日常体验。
Collocations
- an unpleasant smell
- an unpleasant experience
- unpleasant side effects
- unpleasant to someone
Word family
- pleasant (adj.)
- unpleasantly (adv.)
- unpleasantness (n.)
Synonyms
- disagreeable
- unwelcome
Antonyms
- pleasant
- agreeable
Usage tip
形容事物表示令人不快；形容人常指态度不友善。
FAQ
- What does unpleasant mean?
- Causing discomfort, dislike, or unhappiness. Behaving in an unfriendly or rude way.
- How is unpleasant pronounced?
- UK /ʌnˈplezənt/, US /ʌnˈplezənt/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
