When faced with a disagreeable task, it can be challenging to find the motivation to get it done. One way to make it more palatable is to refer to it using a different word or phrase. Some synonyms for disagreeable tasks include arduous, challenging, difficult, troublesome, unpleasant, and onerous. Additionally, you could describe the task in terms of the benefits it will bring once it is completed, such as rewarding, important or necessary. By changing the language around a task, we can sometimes reframe it in a way that makes it less daunting, and more manageable to tackle.