Unpleasant in Tagalog

“Unpleasant” in Tagalog translates to “Hindi kaaya-aya” or “Nakakainis”, referring to something disagreeable, uncomfortable, or not enjoyable. Discover how to express negative experiences and uncomfortable situations effectively in Filipino context below.

[Words] = Unpleasant

[Definition]

• Unpleasant /ʌnˈplezənt/
• Adjective: Not pleasant; causing discomfort, unhappiness, or revulsion; disagreeable.
• Something that produces an uncomfortable or negative feeling or experience.

[Synonyms] = Hindi kaaya-aya, Nakakainis, Di-kasiya-siya, Nakakasama ng loob, Nakakabahala, Nakakayamot, Masama, Hindi kanais-nais

[Example]

• Ex1_EN: The room had an unpleasant smell that made everyone uncomfortable.
• Ex1_PH: Ang silid ay may hindi kaaya-ayang amoy na nag-udyok sa lahat na maging hindi komportable.
• Ex2_EN: I had an unpleasant experience at the restaurant last night.
• Ex2_PH: Nagkaroon ako ng hindi kaaya-ayang karanasan sa restaurant kagabi.
• Ex3_EN: His tone of voice was quite unpleasant during our conversation.
• Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang tono ng boses ay medyo nakakainis sa aming pag-uusap.
• Ex4_EN: The medicine has an unpleasant taste but it’s very effective.
• Ex4_PH: Ang gamot ay may hindi kaaya-ayang lasa ngunit ito ay napakabisa.
• Ex5_EN: We need to discuss this unpleasant situation before it gets worse.
• Ex5_PH: Kailangan nating pag-usapan ang hindi kaaya-ayang sitwasyong ito bago ito lumala.