unsavory

• Beschreibt etwas, das unangenehm, moralisch verwerflich oder abstoßend ist; auch auf Personen oder Handlungen bezogen, die Widerwillen erregen.

Describes something that is unpleasant, morally offensive, or distasteful.

1. Morally offensiveB2formal

   Considered morally unacceptable, unpleasant, or disreputable.

   Anstößig

   • The politician was involved in some unsavory business deals.
   • He kept company with unsavory characters from the underworld.
   • The article revealed unsavory details about the company's past.

   Synonymeabhorrentcontemptibledisreputabledistastefuldubiousobjectionableoffensivequestionablerepellentseedyshadysordidvile

   Antonymedecenthonorablemoraluprightvirtuouswholesome

2. Unpleasant in taste or smellB2formal

   Having a disagreeable or distasteful flavor or odor.

   Unangenehm im Geschmack oder Geruch

   • The leftover stew had an unsavory smell.
   • The medicine left an unsavory taste in his mouth.
   • The unsavory odor from the dumpster filled the alley.

   Synonymebadbitterdisagreeabledistastefulfoulmalodorousnastynoisomeoffputridrancidsourstaleunappetizingunpalatable

   Antonymeappetizingdeliciouspalatablesavorytasty