Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

unsavoury

adjective
/ʌnˈseɪvəri/
Definition
Having an unpleasant taste or smell; morally offensive or disreputable.
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.
Meaning
The term ‘unsavoury’ can refer to something that is distasteful or not pleasant, especially in a social or moral context.
Synonyms
  • Unpleasant
  • Disagreeable
  • Offensive
  • Repugnant