unpleasing

/'ʌn'pli:ziɳ/

Thân thiện

The hostess's unpleasing manner made the guests feel unwelcome.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not giving pleasure; not attractive or agreeable to the senses or mind: The word "unpleasing" describes something that fails to be pleasant, enjoyable, or satisfying. It suggests a quality that is disagreeable, unattractive, or mildly offensive.

Usage

The adjective "unpleasing" is used to describe things, situations, or qualities that are not pleasant. It is a formal or literary synonym for "unpleasant." It is typically used attributively (before a noun) or predicatively (after a linking verb like "be" or "find"). - Attributive use: Describing a noun directly. - The room had an unpleasing odor. - Predicative use: Following a linking verb. - I found his manner to be unpleasing.

Examples

• The artist considered the color combination to be unpleasing and decided to change it.
• She made an unpleasing remark that offended several guests.
• The texture of the fabric was rough and unpleasing to the touch.
• His constant criticism created an unpleasing atmosphere at work.

Advanced Usage

• "Unpleasing to the eye/ear": A formal phrase meaning visually or aurally unattractive.
  • The modern sculpture was unpleasing to the eye of the traditionalist critic.
• Used in formal or critical writing to describe aesthetic or sensory failure.
  • The critic wrote that the symphony's finale was jarring and unpleasing.

Variants and Related Words

• Unpleasant (adj): The more common and general synonym for "unpleasing."
• Displeasing (adj): Often interchangeable with "unpleasing," but can imply actively causing dissatisfaction.
• Graceless (adj): Lacking grace, elegance, or charm. (As in the reference: "a totally graceless hostess").
• Unattractive (adj): Not appealing to look at.
• Disagreeable (adj): Not enjoyable or pleasant; unpleasant.

Synonyms

• Unattractive
• Disagreeable
• Off-putting
• Distasteful
• Unsightly (primarily for visual aspects)

Antonyms

• Pleasing
• Pleasant
• Agreeable
• Attractive
• Delightful

Notes on Meaning

"Unpleasing" is a straightforward adjective meaning the opposite of "pleasing." It is less common in everyday speech than "unpleasant." It often carries a slightly formal or subjective tone, relating to personal taste or aesthetic judgment rather than describing something actively harmful or deeply offensive.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. lacking graciousness
   • a totally graceless hostess

Từ đồng nghĩa

• graceless