Difference between Dreadful and Unpleasant

What is the difference between Dreadful and Unpleasant?

Dreadful as an adjective is causing dread; bad. while Unpleasant as an adjective is not pleasant.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Causing dread; bad.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A shocking or sensational crime A shocking or sensational report of a crime

Example sentence: My character and good name are in my own keeping. Life with disgrace is dreadful. A glorious death is to be envied.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Not pleasant.

Example sentence: Euphemisms are unpleasant truths wearing diplomatic cologne.

We hope you now know whether to use Dreadful or Unpleasant in your sentence.