unpleasantly

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpleasantly
Adverb
  • Unfortunately, this new perspective on my correspondence is not terribly illuminating.
    Rob Pegoraro, PC Magazine, 9 July 2025
  • But Metropolis in those days wasn’t terribly violent.
    Tom Gliatto, People.com, 8 July 2025
Adverb
  • Both started each of Madrid’s first five games and were then badly missed against PSG when ruled out through injury (Alexander-Arnold) and suspension (Huijsen).
    Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • Taylor faced Serrano for the first time in 2022, and though many observers believed Serrano deserved the decision, especially after badly hurting Taylor midway through, Taylor squeaked out the split decision to become the undisputed lightweight champion.
    Josh Katzowitz, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Adverb
  • Of eight people in the downstate outbreak, none fell seriously ill, Vohra said.
    Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • Bruce fell ill from complications related to his oral cancer on their way from Tuscany to Portofino.
    Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2025
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“Unpleasantly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpleasantly. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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