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- [uhn-sey-vuh-ree]
- /ʌnˈseɪ və ri/
- /ʌnˈseɪ.vər.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uhn-sey-vuh-ree]
- /ʌnˈseɪ və ri/
Definitions of unsavory word
- adjective unsavory not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal. 1
- adjective unsavory unpleasant in taste or smell; distasteful. 1
- adjective unsavory unappealing or disagreeable, as a pursuit: Poor teachers can make education unsavory. 1
- adjective unsavory socially or morally objectionable or offensive: an unsavory past; an unsavory person. 1
- adjective unsavory distasteful 1
- adjective unsavory If you describe a person, place, or thing as unsavory, you mean that you find them unpleasant or morally unacceptable. 0
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Origin of unsavory
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1175-1225; See origin at un-1, savory1
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Parts of speech for Unsavory
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
unsavory 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for unsavory
adj unsavory
- disagreeable — contrary to one's taste or liking; unpleasant; offensive; repugnant.
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- dragger — any of various small motor trawlers operating off the North Atlantic coast of the U.S.
- draggy — moving or developing very slowly.
- flat — horizontally level: a flat roof.
adjective unsavory
- acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
- acidulated — Simple past tense and past participle of acidulate.
- curdled — Containing curds.
- dislikable — Not capable or worthy of being liked; not liked; regarded with displeasure or aversion.
- dubious — doubtful; marked by or occasioning doubt: a dubious reply.
Antonyms for unsavory
adj unsavory
- a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
- aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
- aperitive — aperient.
- appetizing — Appetizing food looks and smells good, so that you want to eat it.
- aromatic — An aromatic plant or food has a strong, pleasant smell of herbs or spices.
adjective unsavory
- nectarous — of the nature of or resembling nectar.
- odoriferous — yielding or diffusing an odor.
- yummy — very pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious: The waiter brought out a tray of yummy desserts.
- zestful — full of zest.
- zesty — full of zest; piquant: a zesty salad dressing.
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