Unpalatable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˌən-ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl/ un·pal·at·able

Meaning & Definition of Unpalatable

Unpalatable (adjective)

  1. not palatable, distasteful
  2. unpleasant, disagreeable

Unpalatable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste

    "pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination"

    similar: brackish, distasteful, unappetizing, 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

    "hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity"

    similar: bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, distasteful, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, 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

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Unpalatable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Unpalatable:

brackish, distasteful, unappetizing, unsavory, yucky, bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing, harsh, icky, nasty, rotten, sour, uncongenial, unlovely, unpleasant, unpleasing, unwelcome, wicked

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Unpalatable

Words with the opposite meaning of Unpalatable:

appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory, tasty, toothsome, yummy, agreeable, congenial, good, grateful, gratifying, nice, pleasant, pleasing, pleasurable, satisfying, welcome

Related Words for Unpalatable

abominable, awful, filthy, foul, horrible, loathsome, nauseating, noisome, obnoxious, offensive, repellent, repugnant, repulsive, revolting, shocking, sickening, bland, flat, flavorless, insipid, savorless, tasteless, abhorrent, appalling, beastly, bilious, disgusting, dreadful, ghastly, gnarly

Near Antonyms of Unpalatable

appealing, attractive, flavorful, piquant, rich, delightful, dreamy, felicitous, amiable, charming, cheery, friendly, jolly, kindly, sweet

Word Forms of Unpalatable

Derived words: unpalatability (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Unpalatable

First known use: 1658

Frequently Asked Questions about Unpalatable

What does "Unpalatable" mean?

"Unpalatable" means not palatable, distasteful. As an adjective, it is defined as: not palatable, distasteful. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Unpalatable"?

Other words for "Unpalatable" include brackish, distasteful, unappetizing, unsavory, yucky, bad, bitter and disagreeable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Unpalatable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Unpalatable"?

There are 81 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Unpalatable". Common alternatives include brackish, distasteful, unappetizing, unsavory, yucky, bad, bitter, disagreeable, displeasing and harsh.

What is the opposite of "Unpalatable"?

Antonyms of "Unpalatable" include appetizing, delectable, delicious, delish, palatable, savory, tasty and toothsome. Near antonyms include appealing, attractive, flavorful and piquant.

How do you use "Unpalatable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Unpalatable" in a sentence: "pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination"; "hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity".

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

"Unpalatable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Unpalatable"?

"Unpalatable" is pronounced /ˌən-ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as un·pal·at·able.

What is the origin of the word "Unpalatable"?

First known use: 1658.