Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unpalatable
Adjective
/ʌnˈpæl.ə.tə.bəl/
Definition
Not pleasant to taste; or, difficult to accept or tolerate.
Examples
- The unpalatable truth about the situation surprised everyone.
- She found the dish unpalatable and couldn’t finish her meal.
- His unpalatable comments created tension in the meeting.
Meaning
Unpalatable refers to something that is not agreeable to the palate, usually regarding food, but it can also be used metaphorically to describe ideas, opinions, or situations that are hard to accept.
Synonyms
- Disagreeable
- Offensive
- Indigestible
- Unpleasant
- Inacceptable