unpleasant
gb/ʌnplˈɛzənt/ us/ʌnplˈɛzənt/
B1
English
~ 4000
kellemetlen, udvariatlan, barátságtalan
B1
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kellemetlen
A2
Usage pattern:
[something] is unpleasant
The weather was cold and unpleasant all week.
Egész héten hideg és kellemetlen volt az idő.
She had an unpleasant meeting with her boss.
Kellemetlen megbeszélése volt a főnökével.
There was an unpleasant smell coming from the kitchen.
He made some unpleasant comments about her work.
Learner examples
The food has an unpleasant taste.
Az ételnek kellemetlen íze van.
It was an unpleasant day at work.
Kellemetlen nap volt a munkahelyen.
I heard an unpleasant noise.
The room has an unpleasant smell.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unpleasant' with 'angry'. 'Unpleasant' describes the effect something has on you, not a person's emotion directly.
Meaning
Causing discomfort or displeasure
Collocations
unpleasant smell
|unpleasant experience
|unpleasant surprise
|unpleasant situation
|unpleasant truth
Synonyms
disagreeable (Slightly more formal; often used in written descriptions.)
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distasteful (Implies moral or aesthetic dislike rather than physical discomfort.)
Antonyms
pleasant (Direct opposite; something that gives enjoyment or satisfaction.)
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enjoyable (Focuses on providing pleasure or fun.)
Themes
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Making you feel bad, uncomfortable, or not happy.
Causing feelings of discomfort, dissatisfaction, or mild distress.
B1
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udvariatlan
B1
Usage pattern:
[someone] is unpleasant to [someone]
He's an unpleasant man who never smiles.
Barátságtalan ember, aki soha nem mosolyog.
She was unpleasant to the waiter for no reason.
Minden ok nélkül udvariatlan volt a pincérrel.
I find his attitude quite unpleasant.
Learner examples
My boss is an unpleasant person.
A főnököm udvariatlan ember.
He is unpleasant to his friends.
Udvariatlan a barátaival.
She spoke in an unpleasant way.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this with 'angry', but 'unpleasant' here refers to general personality or behavior, not a temporary emotion.
Meaning
Rude or unfriendly in manner
Collocations
unpleasant person
|unpleasant tone
|unpleasant attitude
Synonyms
hostile (Stronger; suggests active opposition or aggression.)
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grumpy (Informal; implies irritability rather than deep rudeness.)
Antonyms
friendly (Direct opposite; showing kindness and warmth.)
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polite (Opposite in terms of manners and social behavior.)
Themes
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Not nice to other people; rude or unfriendly.
Behaving in a way that is impolite, unfriendly, or likely to cause offense.
Grammar
Dictionary form
unpleasant
IPA
GB/ʌnplˈɛzənt/
US/ʌnplˈɛzənt/
Syllables & stress
un - pleas - ant (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pleas)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: unpleasant
Word family
Expressions
leave an unpleasant taste in one's mouth
1/lˈiv ən ʌnplˈɛzənt tˈeɪst ˈɪn wˈʌnz mˈaʊθ/
idiom
Cause lasting bad feeling
To make someone feel bad or uncomfortable about something that happened, even after it is over.
Examples
- The unfair decision left an unpleasant taste in her mouth.
- His rude comment left an unpleasant taste in my mouth.
unpleasant truth
1/ʌnplˈɛzənt tɹˈuθ/
fixed phrase
A fact that is upsetting to know
A fact that makes you feel bad when you hear it.
Examples
- It’s time to face the unpleasant truth about our finances.
- He told her the unpleasant truth about the accident.