1
as in unpalatable
disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste
cod-liver oil is so distasteful that it's worse than anything it cures
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2
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
concerned mothers who find some recent musical trends distasteful
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3
as in disgusting
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
the distasteful nature of his job as a bill collector
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Recent Examples of distasteful
That principle is invoked by law firm partners to justify high profit but distasteful representations.
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Brands like Rivian, Hyundai, Ford, Chevrolet, and even Slate have a unique opportunity to gain market share as more and more American consumers find Tesla distasteful.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The circumstances made Green’s comments all the more distasteful.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Hold an ideological bent that is obvious and distasteful.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
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Rebecca Beitsch, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2025
Brands like Rivian, Hyundai, Ford, Chevrolet, and even Slate have a unique opportunity to gain market share as more and more American consumers find Tesla distasteful.
—Charles Singh, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2025
The circumstances made Green’s comments all the more distasteful.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 15 Mar. 2025
Hold an ideological bent that is obvious and distasteful.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for distasteful
Adjective
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These salts can leak out with the collected water, making for an unpalatable drink.—
Abhimanyu Ghoshal,
New Atlas,
13 June 2025
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This is in line with Putin’s call for the talks to pick up where the meeting in 2022 stopped – an option that would be unpalatable to the Ukrainians since the demands Russia was making back then would amount to a capitulation by Kyiv.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
15 May 2025
Adjective
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People did not bathe much in those days and by spreading herbs that released pleasant aromas when walked upon, unpleasant odors could be disguised.—
Joshua Siskin,
Oc Register,
12 June 2025
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There are some cool moments here, but the overall effect is unpleasant.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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All the juicy — and disgusting — details of each inspection can be found in a PDF embedded under each restaurant’s entry.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
15 June 2025
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War is disgusting, and that extraordinary chapter, which concluded what was undoubtedly the most terrible war in history, provides no exception ...—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
12 June 2025
Adjective
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Think eggs to order but fiction, served on the same plate as the most unappetizing breakfast imaginable.—
Elisabeth Egan,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
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Even if Cameron is fortunate enough to avert further unrest, the menu for the remainder of his term remains an unappetizing mix of austerity and vague appeals for moral renewal.—
Jonathan Hopkin,
Foreign Affairs,
18 Aug. 2011
Adjective
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.—
Eric Tegler,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
1 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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My goodness, these men wanted to win the U.S. Open with every bit of their being, to finally win a major championship and make this ugly, rainy day worth the battles behind them.—
Brody Miller,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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If his bat is slipping as well, that will be an ugly contract for the Giants.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
Adjective
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Even with the horrible start the Red Sox still nearly came all the way back, twice drawing to within one run, but the club couldn’t get over the hump.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
3 June 2025
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Our hearts go out to those who witnessed this horrible attack, and prayers for a speedy recovery to those who were injured.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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Unlike many traditional sunscreens that contain oxybenzone and octinoxate—two common culprits behind coral bleaching—reef-safe formulas skip the harsh stuff in favor of ocean-friendly alternatives that tend to also be gentler on sensitive skin.—
Iman Balagam,
Vogue,
16 June 2025
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Some of them include washing with harsh shampoos, particularly those with sulfates or alcohol; overusing scalp scrubs or clarifying products; and not washing frequently enough.—
Jamie Wilson,
Glamour,
16 June 2025
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“Distasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distasteful. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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