unpalatable
adjective
un·pal·at·able
ˌən-ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl 
1
: not palatable : distasteful
unpalatable wines
2
: unpleasant, disagreeable
raising income tax rates is politically unpalatable—
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Examples of unpalatable in a Sentence
pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination
hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity
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The idea of strong political parties may be unpalatable to many voters, who have negative views of both the Democratic Party and the GOP.
—Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
This is an ungainly and unpalatable status quo, especially given the litany of war crimes perpetrated by Assad’s regime, but the further consolidation of power under Assad would still be worse for the people living in Syria’s northwest.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2023
Rather, it is dictated by those with 'fair' skin who forget that by declaring their dark circles cool, ours seem even more unpalatable in comparison.
—Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2024
At worst, however, the looming fight could force a choice between two unpalatable realities.
—Arthur Holland Michel, WIRED, 24 July 2024
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Nathaniel Rakich, ABC News, 3 Sep. 2024
This is an ungainly and unpalatable status quo, especially given the litany of war crimes perpetrated by Assad’s regime, but the further consolidation of power under Assad would still be worse for the people living in Syria’s northwest.
—Jeremy Konyndyk, Foreign Affairs, 21 Mar. 2023
Rather, it is dictated by those with 'fair' skin who forget that by declaring their dark circles cool, ours seem even more unpalatable in comparison.
—Humeara Mohamed, refinery29.com, 1 Aug. 2024
At worst, however, the looming fight could force a choice between two unpalatable realities.
—Arthur Holland Michel, WIRED, 24 July 2024
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“Unpalatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpalatable. Accessed 18 Sep. 2024.
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