unpalatable

un·pal·at·able

adj \-ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl\

Definition of UNPALATABLE

1

: not palatable : distasteful <unpalatable wines>

2

: unpleasant, disagreeable <raising income tax rates is politically unpalatable — Mary Rowland>

— un·pal·at·abil·i·ty \ˌən-ˌpa-lə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun

Examples of UNPALATABLE

1. <pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination>
2. <hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity>

First Known Use of UNPALATABLE

1682

Related to UNPALATABLE

Synonyms: brackish, unappetizing, distasteful, 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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