disagreeable
Disagreeable (adj) means Unpleasant or displeasing to the senses or feelings. Example: “There was a disagreeable smell coming from the kitchen.”
How to use disagreeable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnpleasant, whether describing a person's manner or a smell, taste, or experience.
Word forms
more disagreeable comparative, disagreeables plural, most disagreeable superlative
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Etymology
From Middle English disagreable, from Old French desagraable, built on dis- + agreeable.
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What does “disagreeable” mean?
The word “disagreeable” means unpleasant or displeasing to the senses or feelings. In plain terms, unpleasant, whether describing a person's manner or a smell, taste, or experience.
How do you pronounce “disagreeable”?
“Disagreeable” is pronounced dih-suh-GREE-uh-buhl (/dɪsəˈɡɹi.əbəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “disagreeable” in a sentence?
Here is “disagreeable” used in a sentence: “There was a disagreeable smell coming from the kitchen.”
What is the opposite of “disagreeable”?
The opposite of “disagreeable” — its antonyms — is agreeable.
What part of speech is “disagreeable”?
“Disagreeable” is an adjective.
Where does the word “disagreeable” come from?
The word “disagreeable” comes from Old French. From Middle English disagreable, from Old French desagraable, built on dis- + agreeable.