unsavory

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

Plopping her youngest in front of our local public TV station’s daytime lineup meant she didn’t have to worry about me being exposed to what she viewed as unsavory material.

From Salon • Jan. 30, 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

While maintaining a fragile—and heartrending—composure, Ms. Manville’s Jocasta also reveals that she was not Laius’ only victim; it is implied that he was killed while heading to some sort of unsavory assignation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

Many of the groups didn’t get along and were led by corrupt warlords with unsavory reputations.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai