What does unsavory mean?
Unsavory means Not savory; without flavor..
Unsavory
/ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ · adjective
Meaning
Not savory; without flavor..
Definitions by Sense
- Not savory; without flavor.
- Of bad taste; distasteful.
- Making an activity undesirable.
- Disreputable, not respectable, of questionable moral character.
Example Sentences
The little Pieces of Beef vvere like Plums in our Hodg-podg. Indeed 'tvvas not fit to be eaten any other vvay; for tho' it did not ſtink, yet it vvas very unſavory and black, vvithout the leaſt ſign of Fat in it: […]
His unsavory reputation as a mobster came back to haunt him when he ran for mayor of New York.
[G]ood ſalt cannot relyſh in ſo vnſauory a mouth, […]
The case against Khela rested primarily on the testimony of two unsavoury witnesses, [who] had lengthy criminal records and [...] were members of a prison-based gang.
Synonyms for unsavory
Antonyms for unsavory
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unsavory
- most unsavory
- unsavoury
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unsavory?
Common synonyms include offensive, distasteful, unpalatable, odoriferous.
What is the opposite of unsavory?
Possible antonyms include inoffensive, savoury, savory.
How do you use unsavory in a sentence?
The little Pieces of Beef vvere like Plums in our Hodg-podg. Indeed 'tvvas not fit to be eaten any other vvay; for tho' it did not ſtink, yet it vvas very unſavory and black, vvithout the leaſt ſign of Fat in it: […]
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