disagreeably

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /dɪsəˈɡriːəbli/

KK: /dɪsəˈɡriːəbli/

adverb

Definition

In a way that is unpleasant or not agreeable.

Example

The weather turned disagreeably cold, making it hard to enjoy the picnic.

Conversation

I can't believe how he spoke to her at the meeting.

I know, it was really disagreeably rude.

Exactly! It made everyone feel so uncomfortable.

Yeah, I hope he realizes that and changes his ways.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

unpleasantly

discontentedly

dissatisfactorily

Antonyms

pleasantly

agreeably

satisfactorily

Root Explanation

Disagreeably → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart or not) and "agree" (from Latin "ad-" meaning to, and "gratus" meaning pleasing). The suffix "-ably" (meaning in a manner) indicates the manner of the action. The word "disagreeably" means in a manner that is not pleasing or agreeable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not pleasing' ('dis-') and 'agreeable' — the '-ably' shows how something is done. This helps you remember that 'disagreeably' means in a way that is not pleasing.

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