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   Un·sa·vor·y

   /ˌənˈsāv(ə)rē/

   

   adjective

   • 1. disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at: "they looked at the scanty, unsavory portions of food doled out to them" Similar unpalatableunappetizingunpleasantdistastefuldisagreeableuninvitingunappealingunattractiveinedibleuneatabledisgustingloathsomerepugnantrevoltingnauseatingsickeningfoulnastyvileinsipidtastelessblandflavorlessdulluninterestinginformal:yuckysick-makinggrossliterary:noisomeOpposite tastyappetizing
   • ▪ disagreeable and unpleasant because morally disreputable: "an unsavory reputation" Similar disreputableunpleasantdisagreeablenastymeanroughseedysleazyseamyunwholesomeobjectionableoffensiveobnoxiousrepellentrepulsiveimmoraldegeneratedishonorabledishonestunprincipledunscrupulousvillainousnotorioussuspicioussuspectdubiousbaselowrascallydespicablecoarsegrossvulgarboorishchurlishrudeuncouthinformal:shadycrookedfunnyiffydodgyliterary:noisomeOpposite reputable

   Derivatives

   • 1. unsavorily adverb
   • 2. unsavoriness noun

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2. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › unsavoryUnsavory - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of unsavory. adjective. morally offensive. “an unsavory reputation” “an unsavory scandal” synonyms: offensive, unsavoury. odoriferous. morally offensive. see more. adjective. not pleasing in odor or taste. synonyms: distasteful, unsavoury. unpalatable. not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind. Cite this entry. Style: MLA.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishUNSAVORY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   unsavory. adjective. US (UK unsavoury) us / ʌnˈseɪ.vɚ.i / uk / ʌnˈseɪ.v ə r.i /. Add to word list. Add to word list. unpleasant, or morally offensive: unsavory sexual practices. an unsavory reputation. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases.

4. www.thefreedictionary.com › unsavoryUnsavory - definition of unsavory by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal. 2. unpleasant in taste or smell; distasteful. 3. unappealing or disagreeable, as a pursuit or task. 4. socially or morally objectionable or offensive: an unsavory past. Also, esp. Brit.,un•sa′vour•y. [1175–1225] un•sa′vor•i•ly, adv. un•sa′vor•i•ness, n.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishUNSAVORY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · unpleasant in taste or smell; distasteful. 3. unappealing or disagreeable, as a pursuit. Poor teachers can make education unsavory. 4. socially or morally objectionable or offensive. an unsavory past. an unsavory person. Also (esp. Brit.): unsavoury SYNONYMS 1. flat, unappetizing.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishunsavory adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   adjective. (Canadian English usually unsavoury) /ʌnˈseɪvəri/ unpleasant or offensive; not considered morally acceptable an unsavory incident Her friends are all pretty unsavory characters. Questions about grammar and vocabulary? Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › unsavorinessUnsavory Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   not savory; tasteless or insipid: an unsavory meal. unpleasant in taste or smell; distasteful. unappealing or disagreeable, as a pursuit: Poor teachers can make education unsavory.

8. www.merriam-webstercollegiate.com › dictionary › unsavoryUnsavory | Definition of unsavory by Merriam-Webster

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   b: disagreeable, distasteful <an unsavory assignment>; especially: morally offensive <unsavory business practices> See unsavory defined for English-language learners See unsavory defined for kids