adjective
obehaglig
unpleasant
Definition & meaning
The word obehaglig is an adjective used to describe something that causes a sense of discomfort, unease, or displeasure. It can refer to physical sensations, social situations, or general atmosphere.
- Unpleasant or disagreeable: Something that is not nice to experience, such as an unpleasant smell or an uncomfortable situation.
- Creepy or unsettling: It is often used to describe someone's behavior or a situation that gives a person an uneasy or "creepy" feeling.
- Painful or distressing: It can describe physical symptoms or experiences that are difficult to endure.
Grammar & Word origin
Grammar:
- It is an adjective.
- Common forms: obehaglig (singular common gender), obehagligt (neuter), obehagliga (plural/definite form).
Word origin:
- The word is composed of the prefix o- (meaning "un-" or "not") and the root behaglig (pleasant).
- Behaglig comes from the noun behag , which means "pleasure," "comfort," or "delight."
- Therefore, obehaglig literally translates to "un-pleasant" or "lacking pleasure."
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Otrevlig (unpleasant/not nice)
- Obekväm (uncomfortable)
- Obehagsväckande (unsettling/disconcerting)
- Läbbig (creepy/gross - informal)
Antonyms:
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Examples
Filmen känns obehaglig.adjective
The movie feels unpleasant.
En obehaglig lukt fyllde rummet.adjective
An unpleasant smell filled the room.
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