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unsavory

/ʌnˈseɪ.vər.i/

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adjective

/ʌnˈseɪ.vər.i/B2formalamerican
  • ruОписывает что-то неприятное, морально предосудительное или отталкивающее.

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

  1. Morally offensiveB2formal

    Considered morally unacceptable, unpleasant, or disreputable.

    ruНепристойный

    • 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.

    Synonymsabhorrentcontemptibledisreputabledistastefuldubiousobjectionableoffensivequestionablerepellentseedyshadysordidvile

    Antonymsdecenthonorablemoraluprightvirtuouswholesome

  2. Unpleasant in taste or smellB2formal

    Having a disagreeable or distasteful flavor or odor.

    ruНеприятный на вкус или запах

    • 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.

    Synonymsbadbitterdisagreeabledistastefulfoulmalodorousnastynoisomeoffputridrancidsourstaleunappetizingunpalatable

    Antonymsappetizingdeliciouspalatablesavorytasty

Forms
  • more unsavory comparative form
  • most unsavory superlative form
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