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
The open pursuit of money would have been distasteful to her.
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Jane Ciabattari
august 12, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Crimea has been occupied since 2014, and acknowledging permanent control by Russia is a distasteful but necessary step toward ending the conflict.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Purees can separate, which is both distasteful in appearance and problematic when mixing.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Interestingly, not everyone finds the idea distasteful.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for distasteful
Jane Ciabattari
august 12, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
Crimea has been occupied since 2014, and acknowledging permanent control by Russia is a distasteful but necessary step toward ending the conflict.
—Colin Pascal, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Purees can separate, which is both distasteful in appearance and problematic when mixing.
—Jeff Burkhart, Mercury News, 25 July 2025
Interestingly, not everyone finds the idea distasteful.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for distasteful
Recent Examples of Synonyms for distasteful
Adjective
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Federal and state budgets are tightening, raising taxes is often unpalatable and philanthropies are stretched.—
Debra Gittler,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
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An array of alternatives exists, each dismissed as unpalatable or impractical.—
Hussein Agha,
New Yorker,
22 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The first season of The Office was particularly unpleasant at times, with some of Michael’s most appalling behavior, and The Paper avoids this almost entirely.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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If the egg smells unpleasant or has discoloration, discard the egg.—
Merve Ceylan,
Health,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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And putting it on her fingers and in your babies mouth is disgusting.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Because there are more aliens aboard the Maginot than just a Xenomorph, Hawley adds a few new wrinkles to the usual disgusting Alien progression of face-hugger to chest-burster.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Analysts have warned that political polarization and unappetizing electoral options for voters may well yield a fractured vote.—
Vasuki Shastry,
Forbes.com,
25 July 2025
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Once again, TikTok has convinced me to try something that seems unappetizing.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside Online,
5 July 2025
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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This comes after Sunday's ugly loss to the Indianapolis Colts, a game that saw Hill catch just four passes for 40 yards.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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That’s a hard reality to stomach for Giants fans, who had to watch their offense go 4-for-16 on third downs, pile up just 157 passing yards and finish with six points in an ugly loss to the Commanders.—
Zak Keefer,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The horrible accident — later determined to be caused by pilot error — remains the deadliest plane crash in Charlotte history.—
Scott Fowler,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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But then came a horrible deep-ball attempt intended for Stefon Diggs that Isaiah Pola-Mao intercepted.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The once-beloved pastels will become harsh.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Sep. 2025
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The pilgrimage, listed on the official calendar of jubilee events, comes as gay Catholics look to Pope Leo XIV to continue down the bold path of his predecessor to welcome into the church a group that has in the past faced alienation and sometimes harsh treatment.—
Christopher Lamb,
CNN Money,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Distasteful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/distasteful. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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