unsavoury

[ʌnˈseɪvəri]

unsavoury Definition

  • 1not pleasant or socially acceptable
  • 2morally offensive

Using unsavoury: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "unsavoury" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The restaurant had an unsavoury reputation for serving expired food.

  • Example

    The politician was accused of having unsavoury connections with criminal organizations.

  • Example

    The book contained unsavoury descriptions of violence and sexual content.

unsavoury Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unsavoury

  • a person who is considered to be immoral or dishonest

    Example

    The new neighbor seemed like an unsavoury character, always avoiding eye contact and acting suspiciously.

  • a negative perception or image that is associated with a person, place, or thing

    Example

    The company's unsavoury reputation for exploiting workers has led to widespread protests and boycotts.

  • unsavoury practices

    actions or behaviors that are considered unethical or illegal

    Example

    The investigation revealed that the company had engaged in unsavoury practices such as bribery and corruption.

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Summary: unsavoury in Brief

The term 'unsavoury' [ʌnˈseɪvəri] refers to things that are unpleasant, socially unacceptable, or morally offensive. It can be used to describe people, places, or things, such as 'The restaurant had an unsavoury reputation for serving expired food.' 'Unsavoury' is often paired with words like 'character,' 'reputation,' and 'practices,' and has formal synonyms like 'disagreeable' and 'offensive,' as well as informal ones like 'gross' and 'sketchy.'