unpleasant
/ʌnˈplɛzn̩t/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: unpleasanter · unpleasantest
Meaning · English
Not pleasant.
Adjective
Examples
O sweet Portia, / Here are a few of the unpleasant’st words / That ever blotted paper!
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “unpleasant” mean?
Not pleasant.
Is “unpleasant” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.