Spanish Conversation · Level 125
59 words
Spanish word
desagradable
Pronunciation
IPA/desaɣɾaˈðaβle/
Meaning
- adjectiveunpleasant
Example
La situación fue desagradable para todos.
The situation was unpleasant for everyone.
More examples
Tuve una experiencia desagradable en el restaurante.
I had an unpleasant experience at the restaurant.
Core concept
An awkward silence that makes people uneasy.
Common phrases
experiencia desagradable
unpleasant experience
persona desagradable
unpleasant person
olor desagradable
unpleasant smell
ambiente desagradable
unpleasant atmosphere
Similar words
incómodo: Awkward or uncomfortable sensation in a setting, causing unease or restlessness.
molesto: Annoying or bothersome matter that produces irritation or inconvenience.
ofensivo: Behavior or remarks that violate sensibilities and elicit offense or indignation.
Definition in Spanish
Que causa molestia, incomodidad o una sensación negativa en una persona; adjetivo usado para situaciones, olores o actitudes.
Word origin
From Spanish des- 'not' plus agradable 'pleasant', with agradable ultimately from Latin ad- plus gratus 'pleasing', giving the literal sense 'not pleasing'.
Usage tips
- The phrase me resultó desagradable presents the reaction as a personal impression and softens direct criticism.
Other meanings
- disagreeableadjective
Opposites
- agradablepleasantadjective
- placenteropleasurableadjective
Related words
- desagradardispleaseverb
- desagradodispleasurenoun
- desagradablementeunpleasantlyadverb