Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unsavory

Adjective
/ʌnˈseɪvəri/
Definition
Not pleasant in taste or smell.
Examples
  • The unsavory smell coming from the kitchen made everyone lose their appetite.
  • His unsavory reputation kept good people away from him.
  • The movie was filled with unsavory characters that made the plot more intriguing.
Meaning
Can also refer to something that is morally offensive or distasteful.
Synonyms
  • Unpleasant
  • Disagreeable
  • Distasteful
  • Offensive
  • Awful