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Definitions

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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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

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

Any evidence to the contrary is dismissed as airy-fairy daydreaming or a distasteful fluke.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025

You can call it distasteful, but has it tipped over into “illegal”?

From Slate • Sep. 2, 2025

From this one can extract another notable observation: princes must delegate distasteful tasks to others, while pleasant ones they should keep for themselves.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli