unpleasant
gb/ʌnplˈɛzənt/ us/ʌnplˈɛzənt/
B1
Engels
~ 4000
Betekenissen
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adjective
B1
property
1
Causing discomfort or displeasure
Making you feel bad, uncomfortable, or not happy.
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is unpleasant
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'unpleasant' with 'angry'. 'Unpleasant' describes the effect something has on you, not a person's emotion directly.
Synoniemen
disagreeable (Slightly more formal; often used in written descriptions.)
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distasteful (Implies moral or aesthetic dislike rather than physical discomfort.)
Antoniemen
pleasant (Direct opposite; something that gives enjoyment or satisfaction.)
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enjoyable (Focuses on providing pleasure or fun.)
Woordcombinaties
unpleasant smell
|unpleasant experience
|unpleasant surprise
|unpleasant situation
|unpleasant truth
Thema's
emotions
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- The weather was cold and unpleasant all week.
- She had an unpleasant meeting with her boss.
- There was an unpleasant smell coming from the kitchen.
- He made some unpleasant comments about her work.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The food has an unpleasant taste.
- It was an unpleasant day at work.
- I heard an unpleasant noise.
- The room has an unpleasant smell.
adjective
B1
property
2
Rude or unfriendly in manner
Not nice to other people; rude or unfriendly.
Gebruikspatroon:
[someone] is unpleasant to [someone]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may confuse this with 'angry', but 'unpleasant' here refers to general personality or behavior, not a temporary emotion.
Synoniemen
hostile (Stronger; suggests active opposition or aggression.)
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grumpy (Informal; implies irritability rather than deep rudeness.)
Antoniemen
friendly (Direct opposite; showing kindness and warmth.)
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polite (Opposite in terms of manners and social behavior.)
Woordcombinaties
unpleasant person
|unpleasant tone
|unpleasant attitude
Thema's
emotions
|social
|communication
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Voorbeelden
- He's an unpleasant man who never smiles.
- She was unpleasant to the waiter for no reason.
- I find his attitude quite unpleasant.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- My boss is an unpleasant person.
- He is unpleasant to his friends.
- She spoke in an unpleasant way.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
unpleasant
IPA
GB/ʌnplˈɛzənt/
US/ʌnplˈɛzənt/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
un - pleas - ant (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (pleas)
Woordvormen
Adjective
- Base: unpleasant
Woordfamilie
Uitdrukkingen
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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- It’s time to face the unpleasant truth about our finances.
- He told her the unpleasant truth about the accident.