Synonyms of distasteful

distasteful

adjective

(ˌ)dis-ˈtāst-fəl 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

2

as in unpleasant

not giving pleasure to the mind or senses

concerned mothers who find some recent musical trends distasteful

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unpleasant
• unpleasing
• harsh
• bad
• disgusting
• ugly
• nasty
• horrible
• bitter
• sour
• awful
• sickening
• disagreeable
• unpalatable
• rotten
• unwelcome
• shocking
• uncongenial
• unsavory
• wicked
• displeasing
• unlovely
• dreadful
• hideous
• icky
• vile
• repugnant
• annoying
• repulsive
• yucky
• odious
• revolting
• abhorrent
• loathsome
• hateful
• obnoxious
• offensive
• appalling
• obscene
• abominable
• sick
• irritating
• scandalous
• invidious
• ghastly
• horrid
• repellent
• gross
• nauseating
• horrendous
• unholy
• seamy
• hellish
• foul
• nauseous
• villainous
• bilious
• aggravating
• vexing
• noisome
• miserable
• beastly
• galling
• revulsive
• god-awful
• gnarly
• wretched
• crummy
• crappy
• lousy
• sucky
• cruddy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• pleasant
• nice
• agreeable
• good
• grateful
• satisfying
• pleasurable
• welcome
• palatable
• gratifying
• congenial
• delightful
• delicious
• pleasing
• sweet
• friendly
• charming
• amiable
• dreamy
• jolly
• delectable
• kindly
• felicitous
• cheery

3

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

the distasteful nature of his job as a bill collector

Synonyms & Similar Words

• disgusting
• ugly
• awful
• horrible
• sickening
• obnoxious
• hideous
• shocking
• obscene
• offensive
• dreadful
• unpleasant
• nasty
• repugnant
• repulsive
• odious
• revolting
• abhorrent
• loathsome
• evil
• appalling
• abominable
• gruesome
• gross
• scandalous
• noxious
• horrid
• repellent
• nauseating
• terrible
• undesirable
• horrific
• horrendous
• disturbing
• nauseous
• foul
• rancid
• vile
• noisome
• objectionable
• fulsome
• disagreeable
• hateful
• unwanted
• detestable
• horrifying
• despicable
• contemptible
• monstrous
• miserable
• grim
• unwholesome
• heinous
• unhealthy
• unsavory
• unwelcome
• exceptionable
• brackish
• ghastly
• grisly
• unspeakable
• atrocious
• nightmarish
• macabre
• sick
• hard
• uncivilized
• dislikable
• upsetting
• execrable
• lurid
• barbarous
• frightful
• sickly
• unchristian
• lousy
• ungodly
• unholy
• distressing
• off-putting
• sickish

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• innocuous
• acceptable
• desirable
• inoffensive
• attractive
• pleasant
• delightful
• agreeable
• enjoyable
• delicious
• appealing
• sweet
• nice
• alluring
• pleasurable
• welcome
• gratifying
• satisfying
• palatable
• congenial
• pleasing
• likable
• delectable
• heavenly
• dreamy
• felicitous
• unobjectionable
• inviting
• luscious
• darling
• savory
• blessed
• unexceptionable
• dulcet
• wholesome
• healthy
• healthful
• salutary
• salubrious
• delightsome
• restorative

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of distasteful

That brinkmanship play was distasteful back then, but the leaders picked a lane and pursued it. — The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026

Squirrels may even find the scent distasteful. — Samantha Johnson, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026

For them, however much that one individual can spend doesn’t equate to how much the brand would lose if their best customers found that person distasteful. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 6 May 2026

How’s a Machiavelli in Manolo Blahniks expected to properly dictate taste in this kind of distasteful environment? — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026