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
Livestock not native to the desert have grazed and trampled the plants tortoises like to eat, spreading unpalatable nonnative grasses in their wake.
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
But any unpalatable class issues at the center of the movie are smoothed over by the outrageous star power of Culkin, who is so charismatic as Kevin that the performance has followed him ever since.
—Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
But the prospect of making some single mothers worse off proved too unpalatable for lawmakers to move forward with the idea.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 26 Nov. 2024
The unpalatable truth is that every new gadget has a cost in terms of manufacturing, shipping, operating life, and, eventually, waste.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2023
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Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 22 Dec. 2024
But any unpalatable class issues at the center of the movie are smoothed over by the outrageous star power of Culkin, who is so charismatic as Kevin that the performance has followed him ever since.
—Erin Somers, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
But the prospect of making some single mothers worse off proved too unpalatable for lawmakers to move forward with the idea.
—Rachel Cohen, Vox, 26 Nov. 2024
The unpalatable truth is that every new gadget has a cost in terms of manufacturing, shipping, operating life, and, eventually, waste.
—Simon Hill, WIRED, 22 Apr. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for unpalatable
Adjective
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Few projects sound quite as unappetizing as cleaning out the attic.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2025
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But in the end, Swept Away was blown away by something else: Middling ticket sales, a story that may have been unappetizing to some, a song catalog unfamiliar to the tourists who make up a large chunk of Broadway’s audience, and perhaps a bit of bad timing in terms of the national mood.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
21 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Based on the negative reaction from the crowd, the CBS late night host acknowledged that unpleasant feelings abound.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
21 Jan. 2025
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While wildly unpleasant, most people affected with norovirus see their symptoms resolve within a few days, the Mayo Clinic says.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
20 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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One former employee of UnitedHealthcare described seeing glib, distasteful messages about Mr. Thompson’s death even in a Facebook group composed largely of people who work in the industry.—
Reed Abelson,
New York Times,
12 Dec. 2024
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Fans were quick to call out Kardashian, 44, and point out the distasteful timing of these promotions, especially as people's homes were being destroyed by the flames.—
Daniel R. Depetris,
Newsweek,
10 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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Recommended Trump moves from ‘American carnage’ to ‘a horrible betrayal’ in second inaugural Juries also convicted some on charges of seditious conspiracy, which refers to activities that undermine a state without directly attacking it.—
Patrik Jonsson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
24 Jan. 2025
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Traffic was horrible and the private crews can’t turn on a siren, ignore traffic laws, and drive on the wrong side of the road like public firefighters.—
Joseph Bien-Kahn,
Rolling Stone,
24 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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News Politics Maryland lawmakers will focus on several public safety proposals this legislative session, including harsher sentences for criminal offenders and more tools for law enforcement.—
Glynis Kazanjian,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2025
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Unlike regular shampoos, curl-specific formulas focus on hydration, gentle cleansing, and curl retention while avoiding harsh sulfates and silicones that can strip moisture.—
Erin Parker,
Allure,
22 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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Bankers, who often complain that uncertainty is bad for business, are now willing to try all sorts of deals to see what will work.—
Andrew Ross Sorkin,
New York Times,
23 Jan. 2025
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While McNealy said the stench of manure from 8,000 cows is bad enough, there are also three hog farms with around 4,400 pigs apiece within a 2.5-mile radius of her home.—
Kenny Torrella,
Vox,
23 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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They have been locked out and led into a dead end darkened by threats, lawsuits, non-disclosure agreements and unsavory lenders, buyers say.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
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Its operatives exist in the shadows, doing unsavory work behind the scenes so that James T Kirk, Jean-Luc Picard, Kathryn Janeway, and other Starfleet captains can carry out their day jobs without getting their hands too dirty.—
Richard Edwards,
Space.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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