disagreeableness

disagreeableness — noun

1. the quality of making people feel uncomfortable or annoyed because something see

1.名詞C2
釋義

the quality of making people feel uncomfortable or annoyed because something seems rude, harsh, or unpleasant

例句

The disagreeableness of the waiting room made children start crying.

the disagreeableness of [place] for an unpleasant environment

Guests noticed the disagreeableness in the stale air and harsh lighting.

同義詞
  • unpleasantness

    broader and more common; often covers general discomfort rather than a sharper social edge

  • offensiveness

    stronger; stresses causing offense rather than mere discomfort

  • abrasiveness

    narrower; often focuses on rough style in speech or manner

反義詞
  • agreeableness

    direct opposite; the quality of being pleasant and easy to like

  • pleasantness

    broader everyday opposite for enjoyable or comfortable qualities

文法句型

the disagreeableness of [thing/place/situation]

disagreeableness in [atmosphere/remark]

用法筆記

Usually uncountable and more common in formal or reflective writing than in everyday speech. In ordinary conversation, speakers often use the adjective disagreeable instead of this noun.

常見錯誤

❌The lobby had a disagreeableness smell.
✅The lobby had a disagreeable smell.
💡use the adjective before a noun; 'disagreeableness' names the quality itself.
❌There were many disagreeablenesses in the hotel.
✅There was a lot of disagreeableness in the hotel.
💡this sense is normally uncountable.

2. an ill-tempered way of speaking or behaving that shows annoyance toward other pe

2.名詞C2
釋義

an ill-tempered way of speaking or behaving that shows annoyance toward other people

例句

Soraya was tired of her manager's disagreeableness during every morning meeting.

someone's disagreeableness for a habitually peevish manner

A little disagreeableness crept into Ziad's voice after the delay.

disagreeableness in [voice] for irritation showing through speech

同義詞
  • peevishness

    very close in meaning; suggests easily annoyed, petty bad temper

  • surliness

    stronger and colder; often suggests rude silence or hostility

  • irritability

    broader; focuses on being easily annoyed, not always showing it outwardly

反義詞
  • good humour

    suggests cheerful patience instead of touchy irritation

  • friendliness

    broader opposite for warm, pleasant treatment of others

文法句型

someone's disagreeableness

disagreeableness in [voice/manner]

bring out disagreeableness in [person]

用法筆記

This sense focuses on a person's tone, manner, or mood rather than on an unpleasant place or object. It often suggests irritation that other people can hear or feel immediately.

常見錯誤

❌He spoke disagreeableness to the waiter.
✅He spoke with disagreeableness to the waiter.
💡the noun describes manner, not the thing spoken.
❌She had a disagreeableness with me yesterday.
✅She was disagreeable to me yesterday.
💡for one event, English usually uses the adjective, not this noun phrase.