unsavory
Example Sentences
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That means "unsavory facts will take longer to come to light, if they do at all. The administration will feel less pressure to provide a coherent justification and plan," he said.
From Barron's • Mar. 13, 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
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
“Ha!” said the unsavory, puffing up at his strategic triumph.
From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.