unsavory

[ʌnˈseɪvəri]

unsavory Definition

  • 1disagreeable to taste, smell, or look at
  • 2morally offensive

Using unsavory: Examples

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

  • Example

    The unsavory smell coming from the kitchen made me lose my appetite.

  • Example

    The politician was involved in some unsavory business dealings.

  • Example

    The book contained some unsavory descriptions of violence and abuse.

unsavory Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with unsavory

  • a person who is considered morally questionable or disreputable

    Example

    He was known around town as an unsavory character with a criminal record.

  • a negative perception or image that someone or something has due to past actions or behavior

    Example

    The company had an unsavory reputation for mistreating its employees.

  • unsavory business

    questionable or illegal activities, especially those involving deceit or exploitation

    Example

    The police suspected that the store was involved in some unsavory business practices.

Origins of unsavory

from un- (not) + savory (pleasing to the sense of taste or smell)

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Summary: unsavory in Brief

The term 'unsavory' [ʌnˈseɪvəri] refers to things that are unpleasant to the senses or morally offensive. It can describe anything from bad smells to questionable business practices, as in 'The politician was involved in some unsavory business dealings.' 'Unsavory' can also be used to describe people, as in 'He was known around town as an unsavory character with a criminal record.'