unangenehm
Translation
unpleasant, disagreeable, awkward, uncomfortable
Examples
Es war eine unangenehme Situation.
It was an unpleasant situation.
Der Geruch war sehr unangenehm.
The smell was very unpleasant.
Es ist mir unangenehm, das zu fragen.
It's awkward for me to ask that.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is unpleasant sth. is unpleasant The noise is unpleasant.
It is unpleasant/awkward for ((sb.)) ((to do sth.)) It is unpleasant/awkward for sb. to do sth. It is awkward for me to talk about it.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lästig, störend, peinlich; Antonyms: angenehm, erfreulich
Etymology
Composed of un- (not) + angenehm (pleasant). Angenehm is linked to the verb annehmen (to accept), implying something that is 'not acceptable' or 'not welcome'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'un-' (not) + 'angenehm' (pleasant). It's the direct opposite of pleasant, covering everything from bad smells to awkward silences.