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单词 disagreeable
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disagreeable

adjective

dis·​agree·​able ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-ə-bəl How to pronounce disagreeable (audio)
1
: causing discomfort : unpleasant, offensive
a disagreeable odor
2
: marked by ill temper : peevish
a disagreeable person
disagreeableness noun
disagreeably
ˌdis-ə-ˈgrē-ə-blē How to pronounce disagreeable (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • acid
  • bearish
  • bilious
  • bloody-minded [chiefly British]
  • cantankerous
  • dyspeptic
  • ill-humored
  • ill-natured
  • ill-tempered
  • ornery
  • splenetic
  • surly
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Example Sentences

The medicine had a disagreeable taste. the disagreeable odor of the garbage I've never known her to be so disagreeable.
Recent Examples on the Web Heche was just the right amount of disagreeable as a woman who disliked both her ex-husband and her current husband, Ronnie Haxon (Eddie Jemison). Ew Staff, EW.com, 12 Aug. 2022 Sometimes people have disagreeable opinions or talk about uninteresting things. Jeffrey A. Hall, WSJ, 11 Aug. 2022 Distinguish between those who disagree with a position or opinion (often a good thing in decision making) but hold common goals and commitments from those people who are generally disagreeable about everything. Womensmedia, Forbes, 25 July 2022 But the First Amendment does not guarantee freedom from religion or freedom from disagreeable speech. WSJ, 15 May 2022 The sessions will help people to break down barriers and learn how to disagree without being disagreeable. Hartford Courant, 10 May 2022 Best of luck to our athletes, who are sentenced to performing in whichever country the endlessly disagreeable International Olympic Committee chooses. Daniel Henninger, WSJ, 9 Feb. 2022 These are just a couple of the many studies that have shown polyols can be disagreeable to the gut if 20 grams or more are eaten in a single sitting. Patrick Wilson, Outside Online, 7 Aug. 2020 But be prepared for the disagreeable process of replacing early-stage employees with those who are more comfortable with, and qualified for, your new scale. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Kids Definition

disagreeable

adjective

dis·​agree·​able ˌdi-sə-ˈgrē-ə-bəl How to pronounce disagreeable (audio)
1
: unpleasant
a disagreeable taste
2
: difficult to get along with

disagreeable

adjective

1
as in irritable
having or showing a habitually bad temper a disagreeable old grouch with no friends

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • irritable
  • angry
  • cantankerous
  • splenetic
  • bilious
  • dyspeptic
  • ornery
  • ill-humored
  • ill-natured
  • surly
  • ill-tempered
  • exasperated
  • peevish
  • indignant
  • acid
  • upset
  • mad
  • irascible
  • querulous
  • snappish
  • bloody-minded
  • grouchy
  • grumpy
  • petulant
  • contentious
  • peppery
  • crotchety
  • bearish
  • testy
  • crabby
  • choleric
  • depressed
  • irate
  • touchy
  • uptight
  • morose
  • dour
  • sullen
  • snippy
  • contrary
  • short-tempered
  • fussy
  • argumentative
  • cranky
  • cussed
  • quick-tempered
  • glum
  • anal
  • schoolmarmish
  • old-maidish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • pleasant
  • agreeable
  • amiable
  • congenial
  • friendly
  • sweet
  • amicable
  • benign
  • kind
  • nice
  • gentle
  • cheerful
  • joyful
  • good-tempered
  • good-natured
  • happy
  • exuberant
  • good-humored
  • cheery
  • glad
  • vivacious
  • lively
  • content
  • lighthearted
  • effervescent
  • bubbly
  • calm
  • placid
  • serene
  • patient
  • tolerant
  • high-spirited
  • long-suffering
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2
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses a disagreeable smell coming from the closet

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • unpleasant
  • unpleasing
  • harsh
  • bad
  • nasty
  • bitter
  • ugly
  • sour
  • disgusting
  • horrible
  • awful
  • uncongenial
  • unwelcome
  • distasteful
  • rotten
  • sickening
  • displeasing
  • unpalatable
  • wicked
  • dreadful
  • icky
  • unlovely
  • unsavory
  • shocking
  • yucky
  • annoying
  • vile
  • hideous
  • odious
  • irritating
  • obnoxious
  • loathsome
  • repugnant
  • repulsive
  • hateful
  • revolting
  • abominable
  • sick
  • abhorrent
  • yukky
  • horrid
  • offensive
  • appalling
  • invidious
  • aggravating
  • ghastly
  • noisome
  • bilious
  • scandalous
  • nauseating
  • vexing
  • repellent
  • obscene
  • hellish
  • foul
  • villainous
  • nauseous
  • miserable
  • gross
  • unholy
  • horrendous
  • revulsive
  • wretched
  • seamy
  • beastly
  • gnarly
  • galling
  • god-awful
  • repellant
  • crummy
  • lousy
  • crappy
  • sucky
  • crumby
  • cruddy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • agreeable
  • pleasant
  • good
  • congenial
  • nice
  • satisfying
  • grateful
  • pleasurable
  • gratifying
  • welcome
  • delightful
  • palatable
  • delicious
  • pleasing
  • sweet
  • amiable
  • charming
  • friendly
  • jolly
  • felicitous
  • dreamy
  • kindly
  • delectable
  • cheery
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