unpleasantly

In an irksome manner

In a way that causes discomfort, annoyance, or displeasure: The room smelled unpleasantly of mildew.

The word modifies how something affects the senses or emotions: He was unpleasantly surprised by the bill.

uncomfortable

awkwardly

In a clumsy manner

stuffily · clammily · stickily · sweatily · stiffly · restrictively · numbingly · achingly · bitingly · piercingly

irritating

annoyingly

In a vexing manner

exasperatingly · irksomely · maddeningly · tediously · tiresomely · nastily · meanly · rudely · curtly · brusquely

disgusting

revoltingly

In a repulsive way

nauseatingly · vilely · foully · grotesquely · hideously · abhorrently · loathsomely · obnoxiously · odiously · repugnantly

Opposites
manner of experience

unpleasantlypleasantly

In an enjoyable manner

agreeably · enjoyably · delightfully · pleasurably · nicely

agreeableness of interaction

unpleasantlypleasantly

In an enjoyable manner

agreeably · nicely · amiably · cordially · genially

Phrases
Family

unpleasant, unpleasantness, unpleasantries

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G