unpleasantest
Least enjoyable possible
The superlative form of unpleasant—the most unpleasant.
While *most unpleasant* is far more common in contemporary English, *unpleasantest* remains grammatically correct and occasionally appears in literary or deliberately old-fashioned contexts: It was the unpleasantest surprise of my life.
Causing urge to vomit
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
- foulOffensive or illegal
vile · repugnant · unpalatable · unappetizing · unsavory · stomach-turning · putrid · rancid
Disturbingly incongruous
- discordantLacking musical agreement
- screechingMaking harsh high sounds
- cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds
- earsplittingExtremely, painfully loud
strident · shrill · piercing · rasping · grinding · abrasive · dissonant · raucous
Extremely unpleasant to see
- grotesqueDistorted, bizarre figure
- ghastlyTerrifyingly horrible or pale
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
- appallingInspiring horror or disgust
horrendous · horrific · odious · unsightly · gruesome · macabre · nightmarish · grisly
Extremely harsh or strict
- sternStrict or ship's aft
- brutalSavagely harsh or severe
- mercilessShowing no clemency
- unforgivingShowing no leniency
relentless · austere · draconian · punitive · rigorous · exacting · stark · grim
Showing contempt through words
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- obsceneGrossly offensive to decency
- vulgarCrude or indecent
profane · disparaging · contemptuous · inflammatory · tactless · provocative · racist · sexist
nauseating
Causing urge to vomit
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
- disgustingProvoking strong revulsion
foul · vile · repugnant · unpalatable · unappetizing · unsavory · stomach-turning · putrid · rancid · gross
jarring
Disturbingly incongruous
- discordantLacking musical agreement
- screechingMaking harsh high sounds
- cacophonyHarsh, clashing sounds
earsplitting · strident · shrill · piercing · rasping · grinding · abrasive · dissonant · raucous · squealing
hideous
Extremely unpleasant to see
- grotesqueDistorted, bizarre figure
- ghastlyTerrifyingly horrible or pale
- monstrousFrighteningly huge or wicked
appalling · horrendous · horrific · odious · unsightly · gruesome · macabre · nightmarish · grisly · lurid
severe
Extremely harsh or strict
unforgiving · relentless · austere · draconian · punitive · rigorous · exacting · stark · grim · implacable
insulting
Showing contempt through words
- derogatoryExpressing criticism or disrespect
- abusiveCausing harm or insult
- obsceneGrossly offensive to decency
vulgar · profane · disparaging · contemptuous · inflammatory · tactless · provocative · racist · sexist · bigoted
ache
Persistent dull discomfort
twinge · cramp · stiffness · tenderness · malaise · nausea · unease · irritation · distress · suffering
unpleasantestpleasantest
Superlative of enjoyable
nicest · loveliest · sweetest · kindest · friendliest