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Webster 1913 Edition


Disagreeable

Disˊa-gree′a-ble

(dĭsˊȧ-grē′ȧ-b’l)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
désagréable
.]
1.
Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; contrary; unsuitable.
Preach you truly the doctrine which you have received, and each nothing that is
disagreeable
thereunto.
Udall.
2.
Exciting repugnance; offensive to the feelings or senses; displeasing; unpleasant.
That which is
disagreeable
to one is many times agreeable to another, or
disagreeable
in a less degree.
Wollaston.

Webster 1828 Edition


Disagreeable

DISAGREEABLE

,
Adj.
1.
Contrary; unsuitable; not conformable; not congruous. [Little used.]
This conduct was disagreeable to her natural sincerity.
2.
Unpleasing; offensive to the mind, or to the sense; but expressing less than disgusting and odious. Behavior may be disagreeable to our minds; food may be disagreeable to the taste; many things are disagreeable to the sight; sounds may be disagreeable to the ear, and odors to the smell. Whatever is disagreeable gives some pain or uneasiness.