adj
distasteful
dihs-TAYST-fuh
adj
1
Unpleasant, offensive, or unappealing to one's sense of taste or propriety.
"Many viewers found the joke distasteful."
"He found the whole negotiation process distasteful."
How to Use Distasteful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnpleasant or offensive, in a way that leaves a bad impression.
Common pairings
find something distasteful
distasteful joke
distasteful remark
Word Forms
more distasteful comparative, most distasteful superlative
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