desagradable
unpleasant
Se dice de algo o alguien que causa molestia, incomodidad o malestar y no resulta agradable.
Word: desagradable
Meaning:
The Spanish adjective "desagradable" means "unpleasant" or "disagreeable" in English. It describes something or someone that causes discomfort, dissatisfaction, or a negative experience.
Parts:
- des-: a prefix meaning "not" or "opposite of"
- agradable: an adjective meaning "pleasant"
Putting these parts together, "desagradable" literally means "not pleasant".
Synonyms:
- incómodo (uncomfortable)
- molesto (annoying)
- antipático (unfriendly, used more for people)
- descontento (discontent, unhappy)
Antonyms:
- agradable (pleasant)
- agradabilísimo (very pleasant)
- amable (kind, friendly)
- encantador (charming)
Usage Examples:
- Un olor desagradable = An unpleasant smell
- Tuviste una experiencia desagradable = You had an unpleasant experience
- Es una persona desagradable = He/She is an unpleasant person
Summary:
"Desagradable" is used to describe anything that is not pleasant, whether it be an experience, a feeling, a person, or a physical sensation. It carries a negative connotation opposite to "agradable" which means "pleasant".
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Examples
Fue una experiencia desagradable para todos.adjective
It was an unpleasant experience for everyone.
Algo desagradable ocurrió durante el viaje.adjective
Something unpleasant happened during the trip.
El olor era muy desagradable en la habitación.adjective
The smell was very unpleasant in the room.
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