unsavory

un·sa·vory

adj \-ˈsā-və-rē, -ˈsāv-rē\

Definition of UNSAVORY

1

: insipid, tasteless

2

a : unpleasant to taste or smell b : disagreeable, distasteful <an unsavory assignment>; especially : morally offensive <unsavory business practices>

Examples of UNSAVORY

1. He is an unsavory character.
2. <an unsavory blend of spices that simply overwhelmed the fish's delicate flavor>

First Known Use of UNSAVORY

13th century

Related to UNSAVORY

Synonyms: brackish, unappetizing, unpalatable, distasteful, 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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Rhymes with UNSAVORY

white slavery