Disagreeable describes something that is unpleasantcausing discomfort, annoyance, or a negative feeling, unwelcomenot wanted or gladly accepted, or hard to like. It can also describe a person who is unpleasant to dealto handle or interact with in a situation with.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌdɪsəˈɡriəbəl/
Easy pronunciation: dis-uh-GREE-uh-buhl (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on GREE, with secondary stress near the beginning.
Used for the adjective meaning unpleasant or not pleasant to experience.
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Disagreeable Meaning
unpleasant or hard to enjoy
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: not to your liking or not pleasant to experience
Example: The weather turned disagreeable in the afternoon, so we headed home early.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- unpleasant — A direct, common substitute for the main sense.
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Other Meanings of Disagreeable
Meaning 2
not what you wanted or expected
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: not agreeing with your tastes or expectations
Example: He found the task disagreeable and decided to abandon it.
Meaning 3
difficult or unpleasant to deal with
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: unpleasant to interact with
Example: a disagreeable old man
Synonyms for this meaning:
- unsympathetic — Can fit this sense when it means lacking warmth or kindness, though it is not a perfect everyday substitute.
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Disagreeable Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- unpleasant
not to your liking or not pleasant to experience
- unpleasant
unpleasant to interact with
- unsympathetic
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Common Mistakes
- Don't use disagreeable for just any disagreement in opinion; it usually means unpleasant or hard to like.
- The word is more about something being unpleasant than about people simply having different views.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does disagreeable mean?
Disagreeable means unpleasant, unwelcome, or hard to like. It can describe a situation, feeling, or person.
What is a simple synonym for disagreeable?
A simple synonym is unpleasant. For a person, unsympathetic may sometimes fit, but it depends on the context.
Is disagreeable positive or negative?
It is negative. It describes something you do not like or that is unpleasant to deal with.
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