The Opposite(Antonym) of “palatable”
The antonym of palatable is unpalatable, disgusting, and unappetizing. These words describe the taste or flavor of food and drinks.
Explore all Antonyms of “palatable”
Definitions and Examples of unpalatable, disgusting, unappetizing
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not pleasant to taste or eat; disagreeable or unappetizing.
Example
The soup was so salty that it became unpalatable.
Causing a strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or revulsion.
Example
The smell of the rotten eggs was disgusting.
Not appealing or appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste.
Example
The burnt toast looked unappetizing.
Key Differences: unpalatable vs disgusting vs unappetizing
- 1Unpalatable refers to food that is not pleasant to taste or eat.
- 2Disgusting describes food that causes a strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or revulsion.
- 3Unappetizing refers to food that is not appealing or appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste.
Effective Usage of unpalatable, disgusting, unappetizing
- 1Food Reviews: Use these antonyms to describe the taste and flavor of food and drinks in reviews.
- 2Cooking: Use these antonyms to describe the outcome of cooking experiments or to ask for feedback on your dishes.
- 3Restaurant Visits: Use these antonyms to express your opinion about the food you ate at a restaurant.
Remember this!
The antonyms of palatable describe the taste or flavor of food and drinks. Unpalatable refers to food that is not pleasant to taste or eat, disgusting describes food that causes a strong feeling of dislike, aversion, or revulsion, and unappetizing refers to food that is not appealing or appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste. Use these words to write food reviews, describe the outcome of cooking experiments, or express your opinion about the food you ate at a restaurant.
