“Coffee, the favorite drink of the civilized world.” – Thomas Jefferson, third president of the United States
DISAGREEABLY
disagreeably
(adverb) in a disagreeable manner; “‘I took no harm from the journey, thank you,’ she said disagreeably”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adverb
disagreeably (comparative more disagreeably, superlative most disagreeably)
In a disagreeable manner.
Source: Wiktionary
Dis`a*gree"a*bly, adv.
Definition: In a disagreeable manner; unsuitably; offensively.
DISAGREEABLE
Dis`a*gree"a*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. désagréable.]
1. Not agreeable, conformable, or congruous; 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 That which is disagreeable to one is many times agreeable to another, or disagreeable in a less degree. Wollaston.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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