distasteful

dis·taste·ful

adj \(ˌ)dis-ˈtāst-fəl\

Definition of DISTASTEFUL

1

a : objectionable because offensive to one's personal taste : unpleasant, disagreeable <found the job distasteful> <a shady, distasteful character> b : objectionable because in poor taste, inappropriate, or unethical <a harmless stroking … but it seems oddly distasteful in retrospect — Richard Sandza et al.>

2

: unpleasant to the taste <distasteful unripe fruit>

— dis·taste·ful·ly \-fə-lē\ adverb

— dis·taste·ful·ness noun

Examples of DISTASTEFUL

1. The work was distasteful, but it was the best I could find at the time.
2. It was a distasteful subject to him.

First Known Use of DISTASTEFUL

1607

Related to DISTASTEFUL

Synonyms: brackish, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky (also yukky)

Antonyms: appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory (also savoury), tasty, toothsome, yummy

Related Words: abominable, awful, bad, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent (also repellant), repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening; bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless

Near Antonyms: appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich

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