Usage Note
Desagradable applies to things (smells, tasks, experiences) and to people with a disagreeable manner. It is the antonym of agradable and is more neutral than horrible or repugnante. The prefix des- negates agradable ('pleasing'), making this a transparent compound for learners.
Examples
"Tiene un olor muy desagradable."
Natural Translation
It has a very unpleasant smell.
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