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How do you say unpleasant in Shakespearean language?

Here are some ways to say "unpleasant" in Shakespearean language, depending on the specific nuance you want to convey:

General Unpleasantness:

* Unpleasing: This is a straightforward translation, emphasizing the lack of pleasure.

* Offensive: Conveying something that causes disgust or offense.

* Loathsome: Stronger than "unpleasant," suggesting something that is repulsive or sickening.

* Unwelcome: Emphasizing the negative reception or undesirability of something.

* Disagreeable: More general, indicating a lack of enjoyment or a negative feeling.

For Specific Situations:

* Uncouth: For something that is crude, rude, or lacking refinement.

* Ungracious: For someone who is rude or lacking manners.

* Unseemly: For something that is inappropriate or improper.

* Displeasing: Similar to "unpleasing," but can also suggest a sense of disappointment.

* Unpleasant to the sight/sense/ear/smell: This specifies the particular sense that is offended.

Examples:

* "The stench of the sewer was most unpleasing to the nose."

* "Her words were offensive and uncouth."

* "The sight of the battlefield was loathsome and unwelcome."

* "His demeanor was ungracious and disagreeable."

Remember that Shakespearean language is rich and nuanced. Choosing the right word depends on the specific context and the emotion you want to express.

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