1
as in unappetizing
disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste
pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination
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2
as in unpleasant
not giving pleasure to the mind or senses
hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity
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Recent Examples of unpalatable
Ukrainians worry that Trump’s plan will demand unpalatable concessions, such as giving up territory.
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Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders, the leader of the largest political party in government, the far-right Party for Freedom, may be tempted to support Washington’s efforts to pressure Kyiv into making unpalatable concessions to Moscow.
—Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
For many Newcastle fans, their emotional connection makes leaving unpalatable.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Supply chain issues, cost overruns, and delays make renovation an unpalatable option for many buyers, in spite of the fact that these unrenovated apartments offer great value and, in the case of the prewar buildings, unparalleled solidity of construction.
—Frederick Peters, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Fox News, 16 Jan. 2025
In the Netherlands, Geert Wilders, the leader of the largest political party in government, the far-right Party for Freedom, may be tempted to support Washington’s efforts to pressure Kyiv into making unpalatable concessions to Moscow.
—Erik Jones, Foreign Affairs, 13 Jan. 2025
For many Newcastle fans, their emotional connection makes leaving unpalatable.
—Chris Waugh, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Supply chain issues, cost overruns, and delays make renovation an unpalatable option for many buyers, in spite of the fact that these unrenovated apartments offer great value and, in the case of the prewar buildings, unparalleled solidity of construction.
—Frederick Peters, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpalatable
Adjective
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Higher concentrations tend to make the water gloopy and unappetizing.—
The Physics arXiv Blog,
Discover Magazine,
28 Jan. 2025
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Few projects sound quite as unappetizing as cleaning out the attic.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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That leads to the second point: automating boring tasks, or delegating unpleasant things to the AI itself.—
John Werner,
Forbes,
9 Mar. 2025
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Seed oils are typically made by pressing or crushing the seeds and then processing them further with chemicals and heat to remove elements that can leave the oil cloudy or with an unpleasant taste or odor.—
Jonel Aleccia,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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The post-1945 European vision assumes that land-grabs and military rivalries are as antiquated and distasteful as a spiked helmet.—
Dominic Green,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Feb. 2025
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The distasteful use of AI as a substitute for genuine creativity in pursuit of efficiency or economic gain rightly caused backlash from diehard creatives.—
Solo Ceesay,
Rolling Stone,
26 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Smears on non-sensor areas of the tiara are like bug debris on your hood, aesthetically unpleasing but not harmful.—
Eric Tegler,
Popular Mechanics,
1 Oct. 2019
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His side's inability to finish off the game against Burnley on the other hand was very unpleasing.—
SI.com,
SI.com,
1 Feb. 2018
Adjective
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This is really happening and these horrible things are happening and that this person doesn't want to be happening.—
Patrick Gomez,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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The tech giant had a horrible week, off nearly 11% in the period despite Friday’s relief bounce.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Each of our pieces is a symbol of resilience, proving that creativity can thrive even under the harshest circumstances.—
Gemma A. Williams,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The Patriots are paying for potential more than immediate production, so the F grade feels harsh.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Jayson Tatum kept the Celtics in the game most of the night with 33 points, eight assists and eight rebounds, but Brown had one of his worst games of the year with just 10 points.—
Jay King,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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The Super Bowl fiasco should be a cautionary tale to all companies — that doing business with Ye is bad business.—
David Renzer,
Rolling Stone,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Dab, buff, polish, and voila! Cell Phones Scratches, germs, bacteria, skin cells...so many unsavory things are being carted around on our cell phones.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
17 Mar. 2025
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In those days the Everglades were seen as Florida’s ghastly backyard, a region of fearsome reptiles and unsavory characters.—
Stanley Stewart,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Mar. 2025
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“Unpalatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpalatable. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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