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

The controversy goes beyond the fact that many may find Muehl’s artwork involving graphic nudity, violence, and the use of blood and excrement as materials distasteful. — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026

For some, evoking death and sacrifice was perplexing and distasteful; a step too far. — Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026

South Florida beaches have been inundated by waves of sargassum in recent weeks — while visually distasteful to some, the seaweed is not usually harmful to humans, and occupies a critical niche in marine ecosystems. — Sarah Perkel, USA Today, 16 June 2026

Even comedian Shane Gillis, who's been in hot water for his own distasteful jokes, wasn't a fan of Hokit's words. — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 June 2026