unpleasantly
[ənplˈɛzəntli] /ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt How to pronounce unpleasant (audio)/ (ame, mw) · /ʌnˈplezntli/ (bre, ipa) · [ənplˈɛzəntli] /ʌnˈplezntli/ (ame, ipa)
unpleasantly — adjective
- unpleasantlypositive
- more unpleasantlycomparative
- most unpleasantlysuperlative
1. describes something that makes you feel unhappy, uncomfortable, or annoyed — suc
describes something that makes you feel unhappy, uncomfortable, or annoyed — such as a bad smell, an unkind remark, or a difficult situation.
The old fish left an unpleasant smell in the kitchen all day.
collocation: unpleasant smell
Hari had an unpleasant experience at the dentist yesterday.
collocation: unpleasant experience
The weather turned unpleasant, with cold rain and strong winds.
Adaeze found her neighbour's loud music very unpleasant.
- disagreeable
Slightly more formal; often describes a person's mood or manner
- displeasing
Less common; focuses on failing to meet expectations
- objectionable
Stronger disapproval; suggests something should be rejected
文法句型
unpleasant + noun
find + noun + unpleasant
用法筆記
Often used to describe sensory experiences (smell, taste, sight, sound) or social situations. The adverb form 'unpleasantly' is used to modify verbs and adjectives.
常見錯誤
unpleasantly — adverb
1. describes an action or experience that causes discomfort, dislike, or unhappines
describes an action or experience that causes discomfort, dislike, or unhappiness — for example, being treated rudely or finding a room unpleasantly hot.
Mateo was unpleasantly surprised when his phone stopped working.
collocation: unpleasantly surprised
The hotel room smelled unpleasantly of old cigarettes and damp towels.
pattern: verb + unpleasantly + of [something]
Hugo laughed unpleasantly at his own rude joke about the waiter.
The tea tasted unpleasantly bitter, so Lien added some sugar.
- disagreeably
More formal; often describes manners or personal interactions
- objectionably
Stronger disapproval; suggests the behaviour is unacceptable
- pleasantly
The direct opposite; describes something done in an enjoyable way
文法句型
unpleasantly + adjective
verb + unpleasantly
用法筆記
The adverb can modify both verbs (behave unpleasantly, smell unpleasantly) and adjectives (unpleasantly hot, unpleasantly surprised). When modifying an adjective, it adds the idea that the quality is excessive or unwanted.