unpleasantness
Unpleasantness (noun) means the quality of being unpleasant or disagreeable. Example: “The unpleasantness of the smell hit them the moment they opened the door.”
How to use unpleasantness
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething disagreeable, or the quality of being disagreeable.
Word forms
unpleasantnesses plural
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Can you complete this real example?
The _____ of the smell hit them the moment they opened the door.
Etymology
From unpleasant + -ness.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “unpleasantness” mean?
The word “unpleasantness” means the quality of being unpleasant or disagreeable. In plain terms, something disagreeable, or the quality of being disagreeable.
How do you pronounce “unpleasantness”?
“Unpleasantness” is pronounced uhn-PLEHZ-uhnt-nuhs (/ʌnˈplɛz.ənt.nəs/ in IPA).
How do you use “unpleasantness” in a sentence?
Here is “unpleasantness” used in a sentence: “The unpleasantness of the smell hit them the moment they opened the door.”
What is the opposite of “unpleasantness”?
The opposite of “unpleasantness” — its antonyms — is pleasantness.
What part of speech is “unpleasantness”?
“Unpleasantness” is a noun.
How many meanings does “unpleasantness” have?
“Unpleasantness” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the quality of being unpleasant or disagreeable.