unpleasant
/ʌnˈpleznt/ (bre, ipa) · /ʌnˈpleznt/ (ame, ipa) · /ˌən-ˈple-zᵊnt/ (ame, mw)
unpleasant — 形容詞
- unpleasantpositive
- more unpleasantcomparative
- most unpleasantsuperlative
1. describes an experience, situation, or thing that makes you feel uncomfortable,
令人不快
使人感到不舒服或不愉快的
describes an experience, situation, or thing that makes you feel uncomfortable, slightly annoyed, or unhappy — for example, an unpleasant smell from a blocked drain, an unpleasant surprise in the mail, or an uncomfortable train journey on a hot day.
The smell from the old drain was so unpleasant that Felix had to open every window.
那條舊排水管傳來的氣味實在太令人不快了，Felix 只好把每一扇窗戶都打開。
collocation: unpleasant smell / unpleasant experience
An unpleasant surprise waited for Apinya when she opened her electricity bill.
Apinya 打開電費帳單時，收到了一個令人不快的驚喜。
collocation: unpleasant surprise
Sana found it unpleasant to sit next to someone who coughed through the whole film.
Sana 覺得坐在一個整場電影都在咳嗽的人旁邊，真的很令人不快。
The long bus ride became very unpleasant after the air conditioning stopped working.
冷氣壞掉之後，那趟漫長的公車之旅變得非常令人不快。
It was unpleasant to watch the two drivers shouting at each other on the street.
看著那兩個司機在街上互相叫罵，真令人不快。
- disagreeable
more formal; often used for tastes, smells, or weather
- nasty
stronger and more informal; suggests something foul or disgusting
- uncomfortable
milder; focuses on physical or emotional unease, not active annoyance
文法句型
unpleasant + noun
it + be + unpleasant + to-infinitive
find + noun + unpleasant
用法筆記
Describes the thing or situation itself, not a person's internal feeling. Say 'The news was unpleasant' (correct) — not 'I felt unpleasant' (use 'upset' or 'uncomfortable' instead).
常見錯誤
2. describes a person who behaves in a rude, angry, or unfriendly way, or the way t
不客氣；粗暴
態度粗魯且不友善的
describes a person who behaves in a rude, angry, or unfriendly way, or the way they act — for example, a hotel clerk speaking harshly to guests, or someone using a sharp tone during a disagreement.
The hotel manager was so unpleasant that Selim asked to speak with someone else.
那位飯店經理態度非常不客氣，Selim 只好要求換別人來服務他。
unpleasant person; be + unpleasant
Gabriel became unpleasant with the cashier when he received the wrong change.
Gabriel 拿到錯誤的找零後，對店員變得非常不客氣。
become + unpleasant + with + person
Sade's unpleasant tone made everyone in the meeting feel awkward and upset.
Sade 那種不客氣的語氣讓會議裡的每個人都感到尷尬和不舒服。
Lara's uncle has an unpleasant attitude toward anyone who disagrees with him.
Lara 的叔叔對任何反駁他的人都抱著粗暴的態度。
- rude
more direct and common; focuses on impolite speech or actions
- unfriendly
less angry; suggests coldness rather than active hostility
- obnoxious
stronger; describes someone so unpleasant that others find them hard to tolerate
- nasty
informal; implies meanness with intent to hurt
文法句型
unpleasant + noun
be + unpleasant + to + noun
用法筆記
Often followed by 'to' (unpleasant to someone) or 'about' (unpleasant about something). Can describe a person directly ('a very unpleasant man') or their manner, tone, attitude, or behaviour.