The Opposite(Antonym) of “appetising”
The antonyms of appetising are unappetizing and unpalatable. These words describe food that is not appealing or enjoyable to eat.
Explore all Antonyms of “appetising”
Definitions and Examples of unappetizing, unpalatable
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not appealing or attractive to the appetite; not tempting to eat.
Example
The cafeteria's food looked unappetizing, so I decided to bring my lunch from home.
Not pleasant or acceptable to the taste; disagreeable or distasteful.
Example
The medicine tasted unpalatable, but I had to take it to feel better.
Key Differences: unappetizing vs unpalatable
- 1Unappetizing describes food that does not look appealing or tempting to eat, while unpalatable describes food that does not taste good.
- 2Unappetizing is a more general term that can also refer to the smell or presentation of food, while unpalatable specifically refers to the taste.
Effective Usage of unappetizing, unpalatable
- 1Describing Food: Use these antonyms to express your opinion on the taste or appearance of food.
- 2Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe what you don't want your food to be like when cooking.
- 3Restaurant Reviews: Use these antonyms to write reviews about restaurants or dishes.
Remember this!
The antonyms unappetizing and unpalatable describe food that is not appealing or enjoyable to eat. While unappetizing refers to the appearance or presentation of food, unpalatable specifically refers to the taste. Use these words to describe food, when cooking or writing restaurant reviews.
