What does unsavoury mean?
Unsavoury means (British spelling) Alternative spelling of unsavory..
Unsavoury
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(British spelling) Alternative spelling of unsavory..
Example Sentences
The lawyer and twice-divorced mother of three had presented herself as the modern face of her party, trying to strip it of unsavoury overtones after her father's convictions for saying the Nazi occupation of France was not "particularly inhumane".
England consolidated their position of power in pursuit of a place at next year's World Cup in Qatar with a hugely impressive victory against Hungary in a hostile and often unsavoury atmosphere in Budapest.
Synonyms for unsavoury
Antonyms for unsavoury
Related Words
Word Forms
- more unsavoury
- most unsavoury
Usage Notes
Choose a synonym only when it preserves the intended meaning, tone, and grammar of the full sentence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for unsavoury?
Common synonyms include offensive, distasteful, unpalatable, unsavory.
What is the opposite of unsavoury?
Possible antonyms include inoffensive, savoury, savory.
How do you use unsavoury in a sentence?
The lawyer and twice-divorced mother of three had presented herself as the modern face of her party, trying to strip it of unsavoury overtones after her father's convictions for saying the Nazi occupation of France was not "particularly inhumane".
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