Synonyms of brackish

brackish

adjective

ˈbra-kish 

1

as in unappetizing

disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste

the office coffee is often some brackish brew that's been sitting around for a couple of hours

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unappetizing
• unpalatable
• distasteful
• unsavory
• horrible
• nasty
• bland
• bad
• awful
• filthy
• yucky
• repulsive
• loathsome
• obnoxious
• revolting
• repugnant
• foul
• offensive
• sickening
• repellent
• abominable
• noisome
• nauseating
• shocking
• insipid
• tasteless
• flavorless
• flat
• savorless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delicious
• tasty
• palatable
• appetizing
• delectable
• savory
• yummy
• attractive
• rich
• toothsome
• flavorful
• piquant
• appealing
• delish

2

as in salt

of, relating to, or containing salt

the river becomes brackish as we approach the tidemark

Synonyms & Similar Words

• salt
• saline
• salty
• briny
• hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sweet
• pure
• clear
• nonsaline
• freshwater

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of brackish

Climate change is also fueling stronger hurricanes and storm surges, which have been associated with spikes in flesh-eating bacteria infection cases due to increasing contact with seawater or brackish water. — Bill Sullivan, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026

Warm, brackish gulf waters create ideal conditions for the bacteria, with Florida also reporting several severe cases. — Los Angeles Times, 9 Aug. 2026

The department urged residents to seek medical care immediately if a wound exposed to brackish or salt water becomes red, swollen, painful, warm or discolored, and to tell their health care provider about the water exposure. — Matt Lavietes, NBC news, 8 Aug. 2026

However, oysters also naturally live in brackish water and cause an infection if a swimmer has an open wound — or a recent tattoo or piercing. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

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