Entry Word: distasteful

Function: adjective

Meaning: 1 disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste <cod-liver oil is so distasteful that it's worse than anything it cures>

Synonyms unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory

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

Near Antonyms appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich

Antonyms appetizing, delectable, delicious, palatable, savory, tasty

2 not giving pleasure to the mind or senses <she finds some recent musical trends distasteful> — see unpleasant
3 causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment <the distasteful nature of his job as a bill collector> — see offensive 1