désagréable

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French

Etymology

From dés- +‎ agréable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /de.za.ɡʁe.abl/
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Adjective

désagréable (plural désagréables)

  1. unpleasant; disagreeable
    Synonym: déplaisant
    Antonyms: agréable, plaisant
    • 1895, R. von Krafft-Ebing, Psychopathia Sexualis:
      Je n’ai aucun goût pour les occupations féminines. Je n’aime pas trop à être dans la société des dames; la danse m’est désagréable.
      I have no interest in feminine occupations. I do not care for the company of ladies; I find dancing unpleasant.

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