unsweet

• Adjectif désignant ce qui n'est pas sucré, sans saveur sucrée ; par extension, ce qui est fade, sans agrément ni douceur, ou encore aigre ou amer au goût ou dans le caractère.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning not sweet; lacking sweetness in taste or character.

1. Moderately dry (champagne)C1formal

   Describes a champagne that is not sweet but has a moderate dryness, often used in wine tasting.

   Champagne peu sucré (modérément sec)

   • The sommelier recommended an unsweet champagne to pair with the oysters.
   • She prefers unsweet champagne over the sweeter varieties.
   • This vintage is known for its unsweet, crisp finish.

   Synonymesmedium-drysecsemi-dry

   Antonymessweet

2. Distasteful or unpleasantC1formal

   Causing a feeling of dislike or aversion; not pleasing to the senses or mind.

   désagréable, déplaisant

   • The unsweet truth of the matter was hard to accept.
   • His unsweet remarks left everyone feeling uncomfortable.
   • The movie had an unsweet ending that disappointed many viewers.

   Synonymesbitterdisagreeabledispleasingdistastefuloffensivesourunappealingunpleasant

   Antonymesagreeabledelightfulpleasantpleasing