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
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.
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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
And like many redistributive policies, curbing the preferential treatment of the urban middle and upper classes could be politically unpalatable.
—Scott Rozelle and Matthew Boswell, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2022
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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
And like many redistributive policies, curbing the preferential treatment of the urban middle and upper classes could be politically unpalatable.
—Scott Rozelle and Matthew Boswell, Foreign Affairs, 5 Oct. 2022
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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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Investors were greeted with unpleasant inflation data on Tuesday.—
Michael Khouw,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2025
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The steam emanating from the hot oats began to cook the egg whites, which gave the dish an unpleasant scrambled egg-like texture.—
Ashia Aubourg,
Outside Online,
6 Feb. 2025
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Think of the tragic story of Harambe the gorilla, which challenged the premise of zoos and then became a distasteful meme.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
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Zoom in: One idea establishment House Republicans find particularly distasteful is making Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) the chair of the House Rules Committee.—
Andrew Solender,
Axios,
2 Jan. 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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Meanwhile the parents had suffered years of horrible harassment and death threats from Jones’ followers.—
Rochelle Eastman,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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His death was so horrible that people still don’t talk about it.—
Julie Seabaugh,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The delays follow the National Weather Service (NWS) issuing a warning over harsh weather for residents of Huntersville and Gastonia in North Carolina, which is also affecting the Charlotte Douglas Airport.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
16 Feb. 2025
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The protest was not politically motivated, but demonstrations in the country can sometimes lead to political unrest under the harsh regime.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
16 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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The weather was bad enough that MassDOT dropped the speed limit on the pike and forbid tandem trucks from the road.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
17 Feb. 2025
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There have been worse trades than the one that sent Luka Dončić from the Dallas Mavericks to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for Anthony Davis, along with Max Christie and a future first-round draft pick.—
Louisa Thomas,
The New Yorker,
16 Feb. 2025
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The combination of low fiber and high sugar likely explains juice’s apparent unsavory effects on gut bacteria.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
4 Feb. 2025
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This despite Orbán’s unsavory reputation inside the European Union due to his antidemocratic behavior and hostility toward Ukraine.—
Trudy Rubin,
Twin Cities,
13 Nov. 2024
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“Unpalatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unpalatable. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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