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- [dis-teyst-fuh l]
- /dɪsˈteɪst fəl/
- /dɪˈsteɪst/
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- [dis-teyst-fuh l]
- /dɪsˈteɪst fəl/
Definitions of distasteful word
- adjective distasteful unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore. 1
- adjective distasteful unpleasant to the taste: a distasteful medicine. 1
- adjective distasteful showing distaste or dislike. 1
- noun distasteful Causing dislike or disgust; offensive; unpleasant. 1
- adjective distasteful If something is distasteful to you, you think it is unpleasant, disgusting, or immoral. 0
- adjective distasteful unpleasant or offensive 0
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Origin of distasteful
First appearance:
before 1600 One of the 39% oldest English words
First recorded in 1600-10; distaste + -ful
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Parts of speech for Distasteful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
distasteful popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for distasteful
adj distasteful
- tasteless — having no taste or flavor; insipid.
- objectionable — causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.
- abhorrent — If something is abhorrent to you, you hate it very much or consider it completely unacceptable.
- unpalatable — not palatable; unpleasant to the taste.
- unappetizing — appealing to or stimulating the appetite; savory.
adjective distasteful
- disgusting — causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
- revolting — disgusting; repulsive: a revolting sight.
- unpleasant — not pleasant; displeasing; disagreeable; offensive: an unpleasant taste; an unpleasant situation; an unpleasant manner.
- unsavoury — not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
noun distasteful
- inhospitality — lack of hospitality; inhospitable attitude toward or treatment of visitors, guests, etc.
- non-receptive — having the quality of receiving, taking in, or admitting.
- ungracious — discourteous; ill-mannered: ungracious behavior.
- inhospitable — not inclined to, or characterized by, hospitality, as persons or actions; unfriendly.
Antonyms for distasteful
adj distasteful
- appetizing — Appetizing food looks and smells good, so that you want to eat it.
- savory — pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
- tasty — good-tasting; savory: a tasty canapé.
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- delicious — very enjoyable; delightful
adjective distasteful
- appetising — (mostly, British) alternative spelling of appetizing.
- savoury — pleasant or agreeable in taste or smell: a savory aroma.
- tasteful — having, displaying, or in accordance with good taste: tasteful clothing; a tasteful room.
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