英语词汇“distasteful”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

(adjective) in the sense of unpleasant

Definition

unpleasant or offensive

an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience

Synonyms

unpleasant

They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation.

offensive

the offensive smell of manure

obscene

It was obscene to spend millions producing unwanted food.

undesirable

A large group of undesirable strangers crashed her party.

unsavoury

The sport has long been associated with unsavoury characters.

obnoxious

The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave.

unpalatable

I began to learn the unpalatable truth about John.

displeasing

repulsive

repulsive, fat, white slugs

objectionable

an objectionable, stuck-up young woman

disagreeable

a disagreeable odour

repugnant

His actions were improper and repugnant.

loathsome

the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness

abhorrent

Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent.

nauseous

The floor was deep with bat dung giving off a nauseous smell.

uninviting

The restaurant looked dilapidated and uninviting.

Opposites

pleasing

charming

enjoyable

agreeable

pleasurable

单词	distasteful
释义	Trends of distasteful View usage for: distasteful (dɪsteɪstfʊl) adjective If something is distasteful to you, you think it is unpleasant, disgusting, or immoral. He found it distasteful to talk about money. [+ to] Synonyms: unpleasant, offensive, obscene, undesirable More Synonyms of distasteful distasteful in British English (dɪsˈteɪstfʊl) adjective unpleasant or offensive Derived forms distastefully (disˈtastefully) adverb distastefulness (disˈtastefulness) noun distasteful in American English (ˈdɪsˈteɪstfəl; ˈdɪsˌteɪstfəl) adjective 1. unpleasant to taste 2. causing distaste; disagreeable Derived forms distastefully (disˈtastefully) adverb distastefulness (disˈtastefulness) noun Examples of 'distasteful' in a sentence distasteful The idea that some of the questions we ask have answers in our past seems distasteful. Christianity Today (2000) Is there some rebellious part of us that finds reality distasteful and restrictive? Evans, Andrew The Secrets of Musical Confidence (1994) Everything about this story is unpleasant and distasteful. Times, Sunday Times (2015) The idea of making connections to others mainly to advance you career can seem a bit distasteful and phoney. Times, Sunday Times (2011) Some of the men whose lives he was undoubtedly saving through his work felt there was something distasteful about his craft. Andy Dougan THE HUNTING OF MAN (2004) Possibly you find the question distasteful. Times, Sunday Times (2012) The fact that people find it distasteful doesn't mean you can criminalise it. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The academics may find this distasteful, but conversely drone strikes will lead to peace. Times, Sunday Times (2012) You might find that distasteful. Times, Sunday Times (2010) The manner of the change I find distasteful. Times, Sunday Times (2010) I find it distasteful that we've had to do it at all. Times, Sunday Times (2016) And the suggestion that my attitude to my own daughter is distasteful I find bewildering. Times, Sunday Times (2012) It may seem distasteful, but it's true. Times, Sunday Times (2008) There was also something rather distasteful in the way that the Home Secretary handled the issue. Times, Sunday Times (2009) There's something distasteful about this so-called bittersweet comedy. Times, Sunday Times (2011) The gallery, he noted, had put up a warning that some people might find the images distasteful. Times, Sunday Times (2008) Popular shows with performing dolphins, sea lions and parrots, though some visitors may find the displays distasteful. Collins Traveller - Mallorca I know you find it distasteful, but you could try adopting the same language when they're around to shame them out of it. The Sun (2010) In other languages distasteful British English: distasteful ADJECTIVE If something is distasteful to you, you think it is unpleasant, disgusting, or immoral. He found it distasteful to be offered a cold buffet before witnessing the execution. American English: distasteful Brazilian Portuguese: repugnante Chinese: 令人厌恶的 European Spanish: repugnante French: déplaisant German: widerlich Italian: ripugnante Japanese: 不快な Korean: 혐오스러운 European Portuguese: repugnante Latin American Spanish: repugnante (adjective) in the sense of unpleasant Definition unpleasant or offensive an extremely unpleasant and distasteful experience Synonyms unpleasant They tolerated what they felt was an unpleasant situation. offensive the offensive smell of manure obscene It was obscene to spend millions producing unwanted food. undesirable A large group of undesirable strangers crashed her party. unsavoury The sport has long been associated with unsavoury characters. obnoxious The people at my table were so obnoxious, I had to leave. unpalatable I began to learn the unpalatable truth about John. displeasing repulsive repulsive, fat, white slugs objectionable an objectionable, stuck-up young woman disagreeable a disagreeable odour repugnant His actions were improper and repugnant. loathsome the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness abhorrent Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent. nauseous The floor was deep with bat dung giving off a nauseous smell. uninviting The restaurant looked dilapidated and uninviting. Opposites pleasing , charming , enjoyable , agreeable , pleasurable Additional synonyms in the sense of abhorrent Definition hateful or disgusting Most people find cruelty to animals abhorrent. Synonyms hateful, hated, offensive, disgusting, horrible, revolting, obscene, distasteful, horrid, repellent, obnoxious, despicable, repulsive, heinous, odious, repugnant, loathsome, abominable, execrable, detestable in the sense of disagreeable 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) in the sense of loathsome Definition causing loathing the loathsome spectacle we were obliged to witness Synonyms hateful, offensive, nasty, disgusting, horrible, revolting, obscene, vile, obnoxious, repulsive, nauseating, odious, repugnant, abhorrent, abominable, execrable, detestable, yucky or yukky (slang), yucko (Australian, slang) Synonyms of 'distasteful' distasteful Explore 'distasteful' in the dictionary
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