disagreeable

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

KK: /dɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

adjective

Definition

This word describes someone or something that is unpleasant, unfriendly, or causes discomfort.

Example

The disagreeable weather made it hard to enjoy the picnic.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Comparative: more disagreeable

Superlative: most disagreeable

Conversation

I had a really disagreeable encounter with my neighbor today.

Oh no, what happened?

He was just in a bad mood and started yelling for no reason.

That sounds frustrating; some people can be so disagreeable!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unpleasant

obnoxious

irritable

Antonyms

agreeable

pleasant

friendly

Root Explanation

Disagreeable → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "agreeable" (from Latin "ad-" meaning to, and "gratus" meaning pleasing). The word "disagreeable" means not pleasing or not agreeable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('dis-') being added to 'pleasing' ('agreeable') — that's why disagreeable means something that is not pleasing.

Visually Confused Words

undisagreeable

predisagreeable