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disagreeably

disagreeably

1 5.8
In an unpleasant or rude way
  • adverb
  • /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbli/
translation icon : desagradablemente
  • "Her language here, as when she spoke about cholesterol the other night, seems to him disagreeably specific, like a pet's fur that is coarse and more prickly than you expect when you touch it.

Examples

  • "Oh, it's you," he said disagreeably.

    Fiction book (1990)
  • Deborah would feel greedy for it the next day at lunch, not now when it was disagreeably warm.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • I am perhaps disagreeably attached to power and should not have smashed the Emperor of Russia's egg.

  • I thought disagreeably.

    Fiction book (1991)
  • Sentiment against recent cutbacks may manifest itself disagreeably in your offices.

    Fiction book (1995)
  • After a while, she remarried and moved to New Jersey, and despite having a healthy husband and grown son, hit my father and mother for more than her share of their savings so she and her disagreeably sexy husband could buy a house.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • "From his wall-seat, 'You do that,' Fred seconded levelly but not disagreeably, I guess I'd say.

    Fiction book (1997)
  • The ale was icy cold and made his forehead ache, not disagreeably.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • If I were to interpret his public comments about me disagreeably, I would conclude that he found me too strident, too vain about my judgments, and too strong-willed to take advantage of his advice.

    Academic text (2002)
  • He spoke to her disagreeably, making her feel uncomfortable.

Synonyms

rudely
vsdisagreeably
25 1.3

In a way that is not polite and shows no respect

is more general and includes unfriendly or objectionable ways beyond rudeness
offensively
vsdisagreeably
  • Offensive
15 4.5

In a rude or unpleasant way that upsets people

is broader and covers unfriendly or objectionable behaviour beyond causing hurt
unfavorably
vsdisagreeably
  • US
6 5.3

In a way that shows disapproval

is about causing discomfort or being unfriendly rather than just negative judgment
obnoxiously
vsdisagreeably
6 6.4

In a way that annoys and upsets other people

is less intense and means generally unpleasant or unfriendly rather than extreme
unpleasantly
vsdisagreeably
5 2.7

In a way that makes you feel bad or uncomfortable

is more about being unfriendly or objectionable than only not enjoyable
contemptuously
vsdisagreeably
4 7.5

In a way that shows you have no respect for someone or something

is less about scorn and more about being simply unpleasant or unfriendly
unkindly
vsdisagreeably
4 4.4

To act in a harsh or mean way that hurts others

is about unfriendly or objectionable behaviour not only lack of kindness
scornfully
vsdisagreeably
4 6.0

In a way that shows strong dislike and disrespect

is less focused on contempt and more on general unpleasantness
disdainfully
vsdisagreeably
3 7.3

With a look or voice that shows strong dislike and no respect

is wider and covers unfriendly or objectionable acts not only scorn
disapprovingly
vsdisagreeably
3 3.9

In a way that shows you do not agree with or like something

is less about judgement and more about being unfriendly or objectionable
nastily
vsdisagreeably
2 5.1

In an unpleasant, angry, or mean way

is broader and can be unfriendly without spite or malice
hatefully
vsdisagreeably
1 6.6

In a way that shows strong dislike and anger

is not about hate but about being generally unpleasant or unfriendly
discourteously
vsdisagreeably
1 6.9

In a rude or impolite way

is broader and covers unfriendly or objectionable behaviour beyond rudeness
repulsively
vsdisagreeably
1 7.2

In a way that causes strong disgust or dislike

is milder and refers to general unpleasant or unfriendly manner
impolitely
vsdisagreeably
1 4.2

In a rude way that shows little respect for others

is broader and refers to unpleasantness beyond mere bad manners
uncharitably
vsdisagreeably
1 6.8

In a harsh and unkind way toward other people

is broader meaning any unpleasant or objectionable manner beyond lack of charity
distastefully
vsdisagreeably
1 6.7

In a way that shows dislike or makes people feel disgusted

is about unfriendly or objectionable ways rather than moral judgement
abhorrently
vsdisagreeably
1 8.6

In a way that shows strong disgust and moral disapproval

is weaker and means unfriendly or objectionable without moral outrage
boorishly
vsdisagreeably
  • Offensive
1 8.2

In a rude way that shows no respect for others

is not only rude but also covers any unfriendly or objectionable manner
ungently
vsdisagreeably
1 8.0

In a rough way that hurts or upsets someone

is broader and means unfriendly or objectionable rather than just roughness
frigidly
vsdisagreeably
1 6.8

In a cold, unfriendly way that shows no feeling

is not only cold but can be actively unpleasant or objectionable
displeasingly
vsdisagreeably
6.8

In a way that makes people feel annoyed

is broader and covers unfriendly or objectionable manners
objectionably
vsdisagreeably
7.7

In a way that many people find rude or offensive

is more general and refers to unfriendly or uncomfortable behavior
unpalatably
vsdisagreeably
7.9

In an unpleasant way, often because it tastes bad or is hard to accept

is about being unfriendly or objectionable rather than only hard to accept
abrasively
vsdisagreeably
6.5

In a harsh, rude way that upsets people when speaking or acting

is less harsh and more about general unfriendly or objectionable manner
acridly
vsdisagreeably
8.2

In a sharp, bitter way that hurts people with words

is less about bitter tone and more about general unfriendly behaviour
acrimoniously
vsdisagreeably
8.1

In a bitter, angry way during a disagreement

is used beyond arguments to mean simply unfriendly or objectionable
detestably
vsdisagreeably
7.9

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike or disgust

is milder meaning generally unpleasant or objectionable not hateful
contemptibly
vsdisagreeably
  • Offensive
8.3

In a way that makes people feel strong dislike and disgust

is broader and can mean unfriendly or objectionable without warranting contempt
surlily
vsdisagreeably
9.9

In a rude, unfriendly way

is more general covering unpleasant manners beyond bad temper
uncouthly
vsdisagreeably
8.8

In a rude, awkward way that shows little politeness

is broader meaning any unpleasant or objectionable way not just crude manners
undesirably
vsdisagreeably
4.8

In a way that people do not want or that causes problems

is more about being unfriendly or objectionable than simply unwanted
meanspiritedly
vsdisagreeably
  • Offensive
8.5

In a mean way that tries to hurt someone

is not necessarily malicious and can be any unfriendly unpleasant manner

Antonyms

50 1.0

In a friendly and enjoyable way

3 2.3

In a pleasant way that feels nice

How Unpleasantly

offensively
  • Offensive
15 4.5
rudely
25 1.3
disagreeably
1 5.8
coldly
30 4.0

Surface Forms

disagreeably positive

Morphology

disagreeably = disagreeable (semi-transparent) = dis + agree + able + ly

The adverb is a standard and fully predictable formation from the adjective 'disagreeable' with '-ly'.

Etymology

The word disagreeably comes from the parts dis- and agreeable; dis- means 'not' or 'the opposite', just like in dislike, and agreeable means 'pleasant'. So, to act disagreeably is to behave in an 'unpleasant' or 'rude' way.