Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unsavoury
adjective
/ʌnˈseɪvəri/
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Definition
Having an unpleasant taste or smell; morally offensive or disreputable.
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Examples
- The unsavoury smell from the garbage can was hard to ignore.
- His unsavoury past made people wary of trusting him.
- They decided to leave the unsavoury restaurant after seeing the dirty tables.
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Meaning
The term ‘unsavoury’ can refer to something that is distasteful or not pleasant, especially in a social or moral context.
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Synonyms
- Unpleasant
- Disagreeable
- Offensive
- Repugnant