Distastefully: meaning, definitions and examples
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distastefully
[ dɪsˈteɪstfəli ]
spoken language
In a way that causes a feeling of strong dislike or disgust.
Synonyms
disgustingly, offensively, repulsively
Examples of usage
- She looked at him distastefully.
- He spoke distastefully about the food at the restaurant.
behavior
In a manner that shows a lack of good taste or refinement.
Synonyms
tastelessly, unpleasantly, unsavorily
Examples of usage
- She dressed distastefully for the occasion.
- His jokes were considered distasteful by many.
Translations
Translations of the word "distastefully" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desagradavelmente
🇮🇳 अप्रिय तरीके से
🇩🇪 geschmacklos
🇮🇩 dengan tidak enak
🇺🇦 несмачно
🇵🇱 niegustownie
🇯🇵 不快に
🇫🇷 désagréablement
🇪🇸 desagradablemente
🇹🇷 tatsız bir şekilde
🇰🇷 불쾌하게
🇸🇦 بشكل غير سار
🇨🇿 nechutně
🇸🇰 nechutne
🇨🇳 令人反感地
🇸🇮 neokusno
🇮🇸 ógeðslega
🇰🇿 жағымсыз түрде
🇬🇪 უსიამოვნოდ
🇦🇿 dadı pis
🇲🇽 desagradablemente
Word origin
The word 'distastefully' originated from the combination of 'dis-' (meaning 'lack of' or 'not') and 'tasteful' (refined or showing good taste). It first appeared in the English language in the mid-17th century. Over time, 'distastefully' has been used to describe actions, behaviors, or expressions that are offensive, unpleasant, or lacking in good taste.