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distasteful

[dis-teyst-fuhl] / dɪsˈteɪst fəl /
ADJECTIVE
repulsive, unpleasant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abhorrent hateful objectionable obnoxious painful repugnant tasteless unappetizing unpalatable unsavory
WEAK
abominable afflictive bitter detestable disagreeable dislikable displeasing flat flavorless galling grievous grody gross icky insipid loathsome nauseous odious offensive repellent savorless undesirable uninviting unlikable yicky yucky
Antonyms
STRONGEST
appetizing attractive delicious delightful friendly good kind nice pleasant savory tasty
WEAK
agreeable delectable palatable pleasing

Example Sentences

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This was particularly true of Berlin, a cosmopolitan city full of people who found the Nazis culturally distasteful.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

The frontman took umbrage at Jackson presenting himself as a messianic figure, protecting hundreds of children, calling the display "distasteful and crap".

From BBC • Feb. 27, 2026

McDonald’s was forced to pull down an AI-generated Christmas commercial from YouTube after some consumers said the AI-slop-filled tongue-in-cheek take on the holidays was distasteful.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2025

In part, that’s because even if the threats weren’t enough on their own, the texting story showed distasteful sides of Jones’ private personality.

From Slate • Nov. 4, 2025

Lynn found the scene so distasteful he never went back, and in my whole life I never saw him on the mountain.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover