distasteful

[dis-teyst-fuhl] / dɪsˈteɪst fəl /

ADJECTIVE

repulsive, unpleasant

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abhorrent hateful objectionable obnoxious painful repugnant tasteless unappetizing unpalatable unsavory

WEAK

abominable afflictive bitter detestable disagreeable dislikable displeasing flat flavorless galling grievous grody gross icky insipid loathsome nauseous odious offensive repellent savorless undesirable uninviting unlikable yicky yucky

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing attractive delicious delightful friendly good kind nice pleasant savory tasty

WEAK

agreeable delectable palatable pleasing

Example Sentences

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The Alexanders’ lawyers argued that while the brothers’ behavior could be distasteful and crude, it didn’t amount to a federal crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 2026

The frontman took umbrage at Jackson presenting himself as a messianic figure, protecting hundreds of children, calling the display "distasteful and crap".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

McDonald’s was forced to pull down an AI-generated Christmas commercial from YouTube after some consumers said the AI-slop-filled tongue-in-cheek take on the holidays was distasteful.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

And as effective as these recordings are in sending a pit plummeting to the viewer’s stomach, they also give “The Perfect Neighbor” a bitter, distasteful flavor.

From Salon • Oct. 21, 2025

Then he gave Tantalus a distasteful look and headed back toward the Big House.

From "The Sea of Monsters" by Rick Riordan

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