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Definitions

unsavory

[uhn-sey-vuh-ree] / ʌnˈseɪ və ri /
ADJECTIVE
revolting, sickening
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distasteful nasty objectionable obnoxious shady unappetizing unpalatable unpleasant
STRONG
offensive
WEAK
acid bitter bland disagreeable dull flavorless gross icky insipid lousy nauseating no good rancid rank raunchy repellent repugnant repulsive rough sharp shifty sour stinking tart tasteless tough wrong
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreeable appetizing delicious delightful good great kind nice palatable pleasant pleasing tasty wonderful
WEAK
attractive savory

Example Sentences

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The scene involves an unsavory routine on how to recognize a shoplifter.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

The constant Polymarket ads felt cheap and unsavory to say the least, reducing all of the stellar films nominated to fodder for basement-dwelling creeps to bet on.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2026

All it can do is protect its own integrity by declining to associate with unsavory figures like Mr. Fuentes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

This week: Larry Summers has stepped down from his public positions following the release of unsavory emails he exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein.

From Slate • Nov. 22, 2025

Throughout time, many Marvellians have fallen into evil, using their ancestral gifts for unsavory means.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton