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/desaɣɾaˈðaβle/

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Translation

unpleasant, nasty

Word origin

From des- ('un-') plus agradable ('pleasant'), which traces back to Latin gratus ('pleasing, thankful').

Origin
Latin
Root
gratus
English cognates
grateful, gratitude

Grammar

Masc pluraldesagradables

Examples

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There was an unpleasant smell in the kitchen.

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It was a very unpleasant conversation.

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The weather was cold and unpleasant all day.

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I don't like his nasty tone.

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She got a nasty surprise when she opened the letter.

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This word is part of lesson 37.