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- [dis-uh-gree-uh-buh l]
- /ˌdɪs əˈgri ə bəl/
- /ˌdɪs.əˈɡriː.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-uh-gree-uh-buh l]
- /ˌdɪs əˈgri ə bəl/
Definitions of disagreeable word
- adjective disagreeable contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant. 1
- adjective disagreeable unpleasant in manner or nature; unamiable: a thoroughly disagreeable person. 1
- noun disagreeable an unpleasant or repugnant circumstance, attribute, thing, etc.: Bent on being cheerful, he suppressed any mention of the disagreeable in our conversation. 1
- noun disagreeable disagreeables, the disagreeable aspects of a situation, course of action, etc.: The pleasant features of the arrangement far outweigh the disagreeables. 1
- noun disagreeable Not pleasant or enjoyable. 1
- adjective disagreeable unpleasant 1
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Origin of disagreeable
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
First recorded in 1350-1400; Middle English word from Middle French word desagreable. See dis-1, agreeable
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Parts of speech for Disagreeable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disagreeable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disagreeable
adj disagreeable
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- obnoxious — highly objectionable or offensive; odious: obnoxious behavior.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- bellicose — You use bellicose to refer to aggressive actions or behaviour that are likely to start an argument or a fight.
- brusque — blunt or curt in manner or speech
noun disagreeable
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- non-receptive — having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
adjective disagreeable
- dislike — to regard with displeasure, antipathy, or aversion: I dislike working. I dislike oysters.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- bad-tempered — Someone who is bad-tempered is not very cheerful and gets angry easily.
adverb disagreeable
- beastly — If you describe something as beastly, you mean that it is very unpleasant.
Antonyms for disagreeable
adj disagreeable
- delightful — If you describe something or someone as delightful, you mean they are very pleasant.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- friendly — characteristic of or befitting a friend; showing friendship: a friendly greeting.
- inoffensive — causing no harm, trouble, or annoyance: a mild, inoffensive man.
adjective disagreeable
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
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