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disagreeably

|dis/a/gre/a/bly|

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/ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbli/

(disagreeable)

unpleasant

Base FormComparativeSuperlative
disagreeablemore disagreeablemost disagreeable
Etymology
Etymology Information

'disagreeably' originates from the word 'disagreeable', which is derived from the prefix 'dis-' meaning 'not' and the word 'agreeable', which comes from the Old French 'agreable', meaning 'pleasing'.

Historical Evolution

'disagreeable' changed from the Old French word 'agreable' and eventually became the modern English word 'disagreeable'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'not pleasing', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is unpleasant or offensive.

The weather turned disagreeably cold.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 20:48