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Unpalatable: meaning, definitions and examples

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unpalatable

 

[ ʌnˈpalətəb(ə)l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

food taste

Not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind.

Synonyms

disagreeable, repugnant, unappetizing

Examples of usage

  • The food was so unpalatable that I couldn't finish it.
  • The unpalatable odor of the garbage filled the room.
Context #2 | Adjective

idea

Difficult to accept or deal with.

Synonyms

distasteful, unacceptable, unpleasant

Examples of usage

  • The truth of the situation was unpalatable to him.
  • The decision was unpalatable but necessary.

Translations

Translations of the word "unpalatable" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desagradável

🇮🇳 अस्वादिष्ट

🇩🇪 ungenießbar

🇮🇩 tidak enak

🇺🇦 несмачний

🇵🇱 niejadalny

🇯🇵 まずい

🇫🇷 désagréable

🇪🇸 desagradable

🇹🇷 lezzetsiz

🇰🇷 맛없는

🇸🇦 غير مستساغ

🇨🇿 nechutný

🇸🇰 nechutný

🇨🇳 难吃的 (nán chī de)

🇸🇮 neokusen

🇮🇸 óæskilegur

🇰🇿 дәмсіз

🇬🇪 უსიამოვნო

🇦🇿 dadı olmayan

🇲🇽 desagradable

Word origin

The word 'unpalatable' originated in the early 19th century, derived from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and 'palatable' meaning 'pleasant to taste'. It has been used to describe things that are not acceptable or pleasant, both in terms of taste and ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,545, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.