be distasteful

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

As such, it was "unlikely to cause serious or widespread offence" the authority concluded, even though it "might be distasteful to some".

From BBC • Aug. 23, 2023

“It might be distasteful being here but my family would want me to be at the blink-182 show as it’s my favorite band and music helps me in difficult times!🖤🙏,”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 21, 2023

“Some of Mr. Speed’s thoughts may be distasteful but his conduct in this case was not criminal,” defense lawyer Courtney Dixon told jurors.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 19, 2023

If the thought of being Chief Powhatan’s subjects would be distasteful to the gentlemen, then I imagine that becoming subjects of King James would be just as distasteful to the Powhatan people.

From "Blood on the River" by Elisa Carbone