unsavory

un·sa·vory

adjective \-ˈsā-və-rē, -ˈsāv-rē\

: unpleasant or offensive

Full 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

Rhymes with UNSAVORY

white slavery