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View usage for: (ʌnpælɪtəbəl) 1. adjectiveIf you describe an idea as unpalatable, you mean that you find it unpleasant and difficult to accept. It is an unpalatable fact that rape makes a good news story. It was only then that I began to learn the unpalatable truth about John. Synonyms: unpleasant, distasteful, disagreeable, bitter More Synonyms of unpalatable 2. adjectiveIf you describe food as unpalatable, you mean that it is so unpleasant that you can hardly eat it. ...a lump of dry, unpalatable cheese. Synonyms: uneatable, unsavoury, inedible, unappetizing More Synonyms of unpalatable unpalatable in British English (ʌnˈpælətəbəl) adjective2. difficult to accept the unpalatable truth Examples of 'unpalatable' in a sentenceunpalatable But we need to be engaging with people who we find most unpalatable.And it is not just his movies that fans are finding unpalatable.Western policymakers are faced with some unpalatable facts of economic life.He is practiced at selling unpalatable ideas, and there have been a few recently.The unpalatable fact is that wind and solar are inefficient, unreliable and therefore expensive.Frequently their self-esteem suffers knocks as they face various unpalatable facts about themselves and the world.She may find it unpalatable being in your company for a while and it's only fair to give her space.Some will be politically unpalatable.And my right to seek to modify or dismantle those I find particularly unpalatable or ludicrous.Rats fed high concentrations understandably find it unpalatable, drink less, eat less and lose weight.That implies politically unpalatable cuts: disability benefits, say.Festival programmers have to come to terms with the unpalatable fact that the number of sure-fire box-office draws has declined.There is no getting round the unpalatable fact that your best option is to overpay the mortgage as much as you can afford, to reduce the debt.The unpalatable fact is that China and India are already competing both with very low wages and in high tech as well.So it's not just SNP policies he finds unpalatable. In other languagesunpalatable British English: unpalatable ADJECTIVEidea If you describe an idea as unpalatable, you mean that you find it unpleasant and difficult to accept. It was only then that I began to learn the unpalatable truth about him. - American English: unpalatable
- Brazilian Portuguese: desagradável
- Chinese: 令人不愉快的
- European Spanish: desagradable
- French: désagréable à entendre
- German: unverdaulich
- Italian: spiacevole
- Japanese: >受け入れがたい考えなどが
- Korean: 불쾌한
- European Portuguese: desagradável
- Latin American Spanish: desagradable
British English: unpalatable ADJECTIVEfood If you describe food as unpalatable, you mean that it is so unpleasant that you can hardly eat it. ...a lump of dry, unpalatable cheese. - American English: unpalatable
- Brazilian Portuguese: desagradável
- Chinese: 难以下咽的
- European Spanish: desagradable
- French: dégoûtant
- German: ungenießbar
- Italian: immangiabile
- Japanese: 食べられないほどまずい
- Korean: 입에 안 맞는
- European Portuguese: desagradável
- Latin American Spanish: desagradable
Definition (of a fact, idea, etc.) unpleasant and hard to accept I began to learn the unpalatable truth about John. Synonyms Opposites pleasant , agreeable , pleasing , attractive , palatable Definition (of food) unpleasant to taste a lump of dry, unpalatable cheese Synonyms Opposites appetizing , tasty , savoury , eatable Additional synonymsDefinition having an unpalatable harsh taste, as the peel of an orange The leaves taste rather bitter. Synonyms sour, biting, sharp, acid, harsh, unpleasant, tart, astringent, acrid, unsweetened, vinegary, acidulated, acerb Definition (of an incident or situation) unpleasant a disagreeable odour Synonyms nasty, offensive, disgusting, unpleasant, distasteful, horrid (informal), repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, repugnant, uninviting, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition unpleasant or offensive an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience Synonyms unpleasant, offensive, obscene, undesirable, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, displeasing, repulsive, objectionable, disagreeable, repugnant, loathsome, abhorrent, nauseous, uninvitingNearby words ofunpalatable - unofficial
- unorthodox
- unpaid
- unpalatable
- unparalleled
- unpardonable
- unperturbed
Additional synonymsDefinition disagreeable or unpleasant What a horrid smell! Synonyms unpleasant, terrible (informal), awful, offensive, nasty, disgusting, horrible, dreadful, obscene, disagreeable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition not fit to be eaten They complained of being given food which was inedible. Synonyms uneatable, unpalatable, disagreeable, unpleasant, distasteful, unsavoury, repugnant, unappetizingDefinition unpleasant or disgusting to the senses the offensive smell of manure Synonyms disgusting, gross, nasty, foul, unpleasant, revolting, stinking, sickening, vile, repellent, unsavoury, obnoxious, unpalatable, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, grotty (slang), detestable, noisome, yucky or yukky (slang), festy (Australian, slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition offensive or disgusting His actions were improper and repugnant. Synonyms distasteful, offensive, foul, disgusting, revolting, sickening, vile, horrid (informal), repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, nauseating, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Definition tasting, looking, or smelling unpleasant to eat cold and unappetizing chicken Synonyms unpalatable, disgusting, unsavoury, unpleasant, unattractive, distasteful, tasteless, repulsive, off-putting (British, informal), unappealing, insipid, vapid, uninviting, yucko (Australian, slang) Definition objectionable or distasteful The sport has long been associated with unsavoury characters. Synonyms unpleasant, nasty, obnoxious, offensive, revolting, distasteful, repellent, repulsive, objectionable, repugnantDefinition objectionable or distasteful unsavoury school meals Synonyms unappetizing, unpalatable, distasteful, sickening, disagreeable, nauseating |