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Synonyms & Antonyms of distasteful
1
disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste
- cod-liver oil is so distasteful that it's worse than anything it cures
Synonyms for distasteful
- brackish,
- unappetizing,
- unpalatable,
- unsavory,
- yucky
- (also yukky)
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Near Antonyms for distasteful
Antonyms for distasteful
- appetizing,
- delectable,
- delicious,
- delish,
- palatable,
- savory
- (also savoury),
- tasty,
- toothsome,
- yummy
2
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
- concerned mothers who find some recent musical trends distasteful
Synonyms for distasteful
- bad,
- bitter,
- disagreeable,
- displeasing,
- harsh,
- icky,
- nasty,
- rotten,
- sour,
- uncongenial,
- unlovely,
- unpalatable,
- unpleasant,
- unpleasing,
- unsavory,
- unwelcome,
- wicked,
- yucky
- (also yukky)
Words Related to distasteful
- abhorrent,
- abominable,
- appalling,
- awful,
- beastly,
- bilious,
- disgusting,
- dreadful,
- foul,
- ghastly,
- gnarly
- [slang],
- god-awful,
- gross,
- hateful,
- hellish,
- hideous,
- horrendous,
- horrible,
- horrid,
- invidious,
- loathsome,
- nauseating,
- nauseous,
- noisome,
- obnoxious,
- obscene,
- odious,
- offensive,
- repellent
- (also repellant),
- repugnant,
- repulsive,
- revolting,
- revulsive,
- scandalous,
- seamy,
- shocking,
- sick,
- sickening,
- ugly,
- unholy,
- vile,
- villainous
Near Antonyms for distasteful
Antonyms for distasteful
3
causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment
- the distasteful nature of his job as a bill collector
Synonyms for distasteful
- abhorrent,
- abominable,
- appalling,
- awful,
- disgusting,
- dreadful,
- evil,
- foul,
- fulsome,
- gross,
- hideous,
- horrendous,
- horrible,
- horrid,
- loathsome,
- nasty,
- nauseating,
- nauseous,
- noisome,
- noxious,
- obnoxious,
- obscene,
- odious,
- offensive,
- rancid,
- repellent
- (also repellant),
- repugnant,
- repulsive,
- revolting,
- scandalous,
- shocking,
- sickening,
- ugly
Words Related to distasteful
- brackish,
- disagreeable,
- dislikable
- (also dislikeable),
- unpleasant
Near Antonyms for distasteful
- acceptable,
- agreeable,
- alluring,
- appealing,
- attractive,
- blessed
- (also blest),
- congenial,
- darling,
- delectable,
- delicious,
- delightful,
- delightsome,
- desirable,
- dreamy,
- dulcet,
- enjoyable,
- felicitous,
- gratifying,
- heavenly,
- inviting,
- likable
- (or likeable),
- luscious,
- nice,
- palatable,
- pleasant,
- pleasing,
- pleasurable,
- satisfying,
- savory
- (also savoury),
- sweet,
- welcome
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The first known use of distasteful was in 1607
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