Definitions
- Describing a person or their behavior that is morally questionable or unpleasant. - Referring to food or drink that is unappetizing or unpleasant to taste. - Talking about situations or circumstances that are unpleasant, uncomfortable, or undesirable.
- Describing something that is unpleasant or offensive to the senses. - Referring to actions or behavior that are considered inappropriate or offensive. - Talking about situations or circumstances that are unpleasant or undesirable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something unpleasant or undesirable.
- 2Both can be used to describe people, behavior, situations, or circumstances.
- 3Both have negative connotations.
- 4Both can be used in formal or informal contexts.
- 5Both are adjectives.
What is the difference?
- 1Meaning: Unsavory implies something morally questionable or unpleasant, while distasteful refers to something unpleasant to the senses or inappropriate.
- 2Usage: Unsavory is more commonly used to describe people or behavior, while distasteful is more commonly used to describe things or situations.
- 3Connotation: Unsavory has a stronger negative connotation than distasteful.
Remember this!
Unsavory and distasteful are synonyms that describe something unpleasant or undesirable. However, unsavory implies something morally questionable or unpleasant, while distasteful refers to something unpleasant to the senses or inappropriate. Unsavory is more commonly used to describe people or behavior, while distasteful is more commonly used to describe things or situations. Additionally, unsavory has a stronger negative connotation than distasteful.
