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The phrase "are less than agreeable" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation or opinion that is not entirely positive or satisfactory.
Example: "The terms of the contract are less than agreeable, and we need to negotiate further."
Alternatives: "are not very pleasant" or "are somewhat disagreeable."
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One of the pleasures of his work, even when the films are less than agreeable, is that they can be difficult to put into the neat (easy to write about, easy to read about), sometimes oppositional little boxes adored by critics.
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