Distastefulness — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /(ˌ)dis-ˈtāst-fəl/ dis·taste·ful

Meaning & Definition of Distastefulness

Distastefulness (adjective)

  1. objectionable because offensive to one's personal taste, unpleasant, disagreeable
  2. objectionable because in poor taste, inappropriate, or unethical
  3. unpleasant to the taste

Distastefulness (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in unpleasantness, obnoxiousness

    similar: obnoxiousness, unpleasantness, atrociousness, atrocity, infamy, loathsomeness, offensiveness, repellency, repugnance, repulsiveness, abusiveness, scurrilousness, reprehensibility, reprehensibleness, exceptionability, objectionableness, unacceptability, undesirability, depravedness, depravity, kinkiness, naughtiness, perverseness, perversion, perversity, pervertedness, wickedness, lechery, immodesty, indecorousness, indelicacy, indelicateness, lowness, unbecomingness, broadness, earthiness, gaminess, raciness, saltiness, suggestiveness
    opposite: priggery, priggishness, primness, prudery, prudishness, puritanism, correctness, decency, decorousness, decorum, seemliness, appropriateness, fitness, suitability, suitableness, perfection, purity, spotlessness

Related Entry: Distasteful (adjective)

Distasteful is a different word from Distastefulness. The synonyms below are for distasteful, not for distastefulness.

  1. disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste

    "cod-liver oil is so distasteful that it's worse than anything it cures"

    similar: brackish, unappetizing, unpalatable, unsavory, yucky
    related: abominable, awful, bad, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless
    opposite: appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory, tasty, toothsome, yummy
    near: appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich

  2. not giving pleasure to the mind or senses

    "concerned mothers who find some recent musical trends distasteful"

    similar: bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpalatable, unpleasant, unpleasing, unsavory, unwelcome, wicked, yucky
    related: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, foul, ghastly, gnarly (slang), god-awful, gross, hateful, hellish, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, invidious, loathsome, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, revulsive, scandalous, seamy, shocking, sick, sickening, ugly, unholy, vile, villainous, aggravating, annoying, galling, irritating, vexing, crappy (slang), cruddy, crummy, lousy, miserable, sucky (slang), wretched
    opposite: agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome
    near: delectable, delicious, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

  3. causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment

    "the distasteful nature of his job as a bill collector"

    similar: abhorrent, abominable, appalling, awful, disgusting, dreadful, evil, foul, fulsome, gross, hideous, horrendous, horrible, horrid, loathsome, nasty, nauseating, nauseous, noisome, noxious, obnoxious, obscene, odious, offensive, rancid, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, scandalous, shocking, sickening, ugly
    related: exceptionable, objectionable, brackish, disagreeable, dislikable, unpleasant, contemptible, despicable, detestable, hard, hateful, unhealthy, unsavory, unwholesome, execrable, lousy, miserable, atrocious, frightful, ghastly, grim, grisly, gruesome, heinous, horrific, horrifying, lurid, macabre, monstrous, nightmarish, sick, sickish, sickly, terrible, unspeakable, vile, off-putting, undesirable, unwanted, unwelcome, barbarous, unchristian, uncivilized, ungodly, unholy, distressing, disturbing, upsetting
    opposite: innocuous, inoffensive
    near: acceptable, agreeable, alluring, appealing, attractive, blessed, congenial, darling, delectable, delicious, delightful, delightsome, desirable, dreamy, dulcet, enjoyable, felicitous, gratifying, heavenly, inviting, likable, luscious, nice, palatable, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, savory, sweet, welcome, unexceptionable, unobjectionable, healthful, healthy, restorative, salubrious, salutary, wholesome

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Distastefulness

The most common words with a similar meaning to Distastefulness:

obnoxiousness, unpleasantness, atrociousness, atrocity, infamy, loathsomeness, offensiveness, repellency, repugnance, repulsiveness, abusiveness, scurrilousness, reprehensibility, reprehensibleness, exceptionability, objectionableness, unacceptability, undesirability, depravedness, depravity, kinkiness, naughtiness, perverseness, perversion, perversity, pervertedness, wickedness, lechery, immodesty, indecorousness, indelicacy, indelicateness, lowness, unbecomingness, broadness, earthiness, gaminess, raciness, saltiness, suggestiveness

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Distastefulness

Words with the opposite meaning of Distastefulness:

priggery, priggishness, primness, prudery, prudishness, puritanism, correctness, decency, decorousness, decorum, seemliness, appropriateness, fitness, suitability, suitableness, perfection, purity, spotlessness

Word Forms of Distastefulness

Derived words: distastefully (adverb), distastefulness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Distastefulness

First known use: 1607

Frequently Asked Questions about Distastefulness

What does "Distastefulness" mean?

"Distastefulness" means objectionable because offensive to one's personal taste, unpleasant, disagreeable. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: objectionable because offensive to one's personal taste, unpleasant, disagreeable.

What is another word for "Distastefulness"?

Other words for "Distastefulness" include obnoxiousness, unpleasantness, atrociousness, atrocity, infamy, loathsomeness, offensiveness and repellency. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Distastefulness" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Distastefulness"?

There are 40 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Distastefulness". Common alternatives include obnoxiousness, unpleasantness, atrociousness, atrocity, infamy, loathsomeness, offensiveness, repellency, repugnance and repulsiveness.

What is the opposite of "Distastefulness"?

Antonyms of "Distastefulness" include priggery, priggishness, primness, prudery, prudishness, puritanism, correctness and decency.

Is "Distastefulness" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Distastefulness" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Distastefulness"?

"Distastefulness" is pronounced /(ˌ)dis-ˈtāst-fəl/ and divided into syllables as dis·taste·ful.

What is the origin of the word "Distastefulness"?

First known use: 1607.

What is another word for "Distastefulness" meaning "as in unpleasantness, obnoxiousness"?

When "Distastefulness" (noun) means as in unpleasantness, obnoxiousness, synonyms include obnoxiousness, unpleasantness, atrociousness, atrocity, infamy and loathsomeness. Opposites in this sense include priggery, priggishness, primness and prudery.