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unsavory

[uhn-sey-vuh-ree] / ʌnˈseɪ və ri /


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Separately, the Journal story revealed that Platner still has an active account on Kik, a controversial private messaging system that has an unsavory reputation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

The mayor acknowledged that Stanton has long had to fight an unsavory reputation but argued that those days are past.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

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

When they visited local families, they were often served food that both of them found unsavory, but they would go ahead and eat it.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French




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