unpleasant-smelling
Definition
Adjective Having an unpleasant smell; emitting an odor that is offensive or disagreeable to the senses.
Usage
This adjective is used to describe something, typically an object, substance, or place, that produces a bad smell. It is often used in descriptive and comparative contexts.
Examples
- The unpleasant-smelling liquid had to be disposed of carefully.
- They avoided the alley because it was damp and unpleasant-smelling.
- A chemical, unpleasant-smelling odor filled the laboratory after the experiment failed.
Advanced Usage
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: While "more unpleasant-smelling" and "most unpleasant-smelling" are grammatically correct, simpler synonyms like "smellier" or "more foul-smelling" are often preferred for fluency.
- Attributive Use: It is most commonly used directly before a noun (attributive position), as in "an unpleasant-smelling cheese."
Variants and Related Words
- Malodorous (adj.): A more formal synonym for having a bad smell.
- Foul-smelling (adj.): Having a very offensive, disgusting smell.
- Rank (adj.): Having a strong, unpleasant smell, often used for organic decay.
- Pungent (adj.): Having a sharply strong taste or smell, which can be either pleasant or unpleasant depending on context.
- Stinky (adj.): Informal for having a strong, unpleasant smell.
Synonyms
- Fetid
- Putrid
- Rancid
- Stinking
- Noisome
Antonyms
- Pleasant-smelling
- Fragrant
- Aromatic
- Sweet-smelling
- Perfumed
Adjective
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having an unpleasant smell
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