indicate

1 [VERB] V that, V n, V wh
If one thing indicates another, the first thing shows that the second is true or exists.
A survey of retired people has indicated that most are independent and enjoying life...
Our vote today indicates a change in United States policy...
This indicates whether remedies are suitable for children.
2 [VERB] V that, V n
If you indicate an opinion, an intention, or a fact, you mention it in an indirect way.
Mr Rivers has indicated that he may resign...
U.S. authorities have not yet indicated their monetary policy plans.
3 [VERB] V n
If you indicate something to someone, you show them where it is, especially by pointing to it. (FORMAL)
He indicated a chair. `Sit down.'
4 [VERB] V n
If one thing indicates something else, it is a sign of that thing.
Dreams can help indicate your true feelings...
5 [VERB] V n, V that
If a technical instrument indicates something, it shows a measurement or reading.
The needles that indicate your height are at the top right-hand corner...
The temperature gauge indicated that it was boiling.
= show
6 [VERB] V, also V n
When drivers indicate, they make lights flash on one side of their vehicle to show that they are going to turn in that direction. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use signal)
He told us when to indicate and when to change gear.
= signal

unpleasant

1 [ADJ]
If something is unpleasant, it gives you bad feelings, for example by making you feel upset or uncomfortable.
The symptoms can be uncomfortable, unpleasant and serious...
The vacuum has an unpleasant smell...
It was a very unpleasant and frightening attack.
≠ pleasant
● unpleasantly [ADV] ADV adj, ADV with v
The water moved darkly around the body, unpleasantly thick and brown...
The smell was unpleasantly strong...
My heart was hammering unpleasantly.
≠ pleasantly
2 [ADJ]
An unpleasant person is very unfriendly and rude.
She thought him an unpleasant man...
Don't start giving me problems otherwise I'll have to be very unpleasant indeed.
...a thoroughly unpleasant person.
≠ pleasant
● unpleasantly [ADV]
Melissa laughed unpleasantly...
The Heidlers are an unpleasantly hypocritical pair.
≠ pleasantly
● unpleasantness [N-UNCOUNT]
There had to be a reason for the unpleasantness some people habitually displayed.

thing

object
[C] an object whose name you do not use because you do not need to or want to, or because you do not know it: Can you pass me that thing over there? ◆ She's very fond of sweet things (= sweet foods). ◆ He's just bought one of those exercise things. ◆ Turn that thing off while I'm talking to you!
[C] an object that is not alive in the way that people and plants are: Don't treat her like that-she's a person, not a thing! ◆ He's good at making things with his hands. ◆ She took no interest in the people and things around her.
possessions / equipment
(things) [pl.] objects, clothing or tools that belong to sb or are used for a particular purpose: Shall I help you pack your things? ◆ Bring your swimming things with you. ◆ I'll just clear away the breakfast things. ◆ Put your things (= coat, etc.) on and let's go.
anything
(a thing) [sing.] used with negatives to mean 'anything' in order to emphasize what you are saying: I haven't got a thing to wear! ◆ She hasn't had a thing to eat all day. ◆ There wasn't a thing we could do to help. ◆ Ignore what he said-it doesn't mean a thing.
fact / event / situation / action
[C] a fact, an event, a situation or an action; what sb says or thinks: There are a lot of things she doesn't know about me. ◆ There's another thing I'd like to ask you. ◆ A terrible thing happened last night. ◆ He found the whole thing very boring. ◆ I've got loads of things to do today. ◆ The main thing to remember is to switch off the burglar alarm. ◆ I like camping, climbing and that sort of thing. ◆ She said the first thing that came into her head. ◆ 'Why did you tell her our secret?' 'I did no such thing!' ◆ Let's forget the whole thing (= everything).
(things) [pl.] the general situation, as it affects sb: Things haven't gone entirely to plan. ◆ (spoken) Hi, Jane! How are things? ◆ Think things over before you decide. ◆ As things stand at present, he seems certain to win. ◆ All things considered (= considering all the difficulties or problems), she's done very well. ◆ Why do you make things so difficult for yourself?
what is needed / right
[C, usually sing.] what is needed or socially acceptable: You need something to cheer you up-I know just the thing! ◆ to do / say the right / wrong thing ◆ The best thing to do is to apologize.
things of particular type
(things) [pl.] (formal) (followed by an adjective) all that can be described in a particular way: She loves all things Japanese.
creature
[C] (used with an adjective) a living creature: All living things are composed of cells.
person / animal
[C] (with an adjective) (spoken) used to talk to or about a person or an animal, to show how you feel about them: You silly thing! ◆ You must be starving, you poor things. ◆ The cat's very ill, poor old thing.

particular

noun (formal)
[usually pl.] a fact or detail especially one that is officially written down: The police officer took down all the particulars of the burglary. ◆ The nurse asked me for my particulars (= personal details such as your name, address, etc.). ◆ The new contract will be the same in every particular as the old one.
(particulars) [pl.] written information and details about a property, business, job, etc: Application forms and further particulars are available from the Personnel Office. ◆ the particulars of a house in Bury

feeling

sth that you feel
[C] ~ (of sth) something that you feel through the mind or through the senses: a feeling of hunger / excitement / sadness ◆ guilty feelings ◆ I've got a tight feeling in my stomach. ◆ (spoken) 'I really resent the way he treated me.' 'I know the feeling.' (= I know how you feel) ◆ 'I'm going to miss you.' 'The feeling's mutual (= I feel exactly the same).'
idea / belief
[sing.] ~ (of sth)
~ (that ...) the idea or belief that a particular thing is true or a particular situation is likely to happen: He suddenly had the feeling of being followed. ◆ I got the feeling that he didn't like me much. ◆ I had a nasty feeling that we were lost.
attitude / opinion
[U, C] ~ (about / on sth) an attitude or opinion about sth: The general feeling of the meeting was against the decision. ◆ I don't have any strong feelings about it one way or the other. ◆ My own feeling is that we should buy the cheaper one. ◆ She had mixed feelings about giving up her job. ◆ Public feeling is being ignored by the government.
emotions
(feelings) [pl.] a person's emotions rather than their thoughts or ideas: He hates talking about his feelings. ◆ I didn't mean to hurt your feelings (= offend you). ◆ I kept off the subject of divorce so as to spare her feelings.
[U, C] strong emotion: She spoke with feeling about the plight of the homeless. ◆ Feelings are running high (= people are very angry or excited).
understanding
[U] ~ (for sb/sth) the ability to understand sb/sth or to do sth in a sensitive way: She has a wonderful feeling for colour. ◆ He played the piano with great feeling.
sympathy / love
[U] ~ (for sb/sth) sympathy or love for sb/sth: You have no feeling for the sufferings of others. ◆ She still had a lot of feeling for David.
physical
[U] the ability to feel physically: I've lost all feeling in my legs. ◆ Feeling gradually began to return to my frozen feet.
atmosphere
[sing.] the atmosphere of a place, situation, etc: They have managed to recreate the feeling of the original theatre. ◆ The house had a feeling of neglect about it.

bad

noun (the bad) [U] bad people, things, or events: You will always have the bad as well as the good in the world.

bad

noun (the bad) [U] bad people, things, or events: You will always have the bad as well as the good in the world.