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单词 unpalatability
释义

unpalatable

adjective

un·​pal·​at·​able ˌən-ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl How to pronounce unpalatable (audio)
1
: not palatable : distasteful
unpalatable wines
2
: unpleasant, disagreeable
raising income tax rates is politically unpalatable Mary Rowland
unpalatability
ˌən-ˌpa-lə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce unpalatable (audio)
noun

Synonyms

  • brackish
  • distasteful
  • unappetizing
  • unsavory
  • yucky
  • yukky
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Example Sentences

pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity
Recent Examples on the Web But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Jim Heintz, ajc, 15 July 2022 But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Jim Heintz, BostonGlobe.com, 14 July 2022 But the wide discrepancy in the seriousness of their cases could make such a trade unpalatable to Washington. Jim Heintz, USA TODAY, 14 July 2022 But the wide discrepancy between Griner’s alleged offense and Bout’s global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to Washington. Jim Heintz, Anchorage Daily News, 7 July 2022 But the wide discrepancy between Griner’s cannabis offense and Bout’s global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to Washington. Jim Heintz, Chicago Tribune, 7 July 2022 But the discrepancy between Griner's case - she allegedly was found in possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis oil - and Bout's global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to the U.S. CBS News, 27 June 2022 But the discrepancy between Griner’s case — she allegedly was found in possession of vape cartridges containing cannabis oil — and Bout’s global dealings in deadly weapons could make such a swap unpalatable to the U.S. Jim Heintz, Chron, 27 June 2022 In the harsh and cynical world of international diplomacy, prisoner exchanges are rarely pretty, but unpalatable choices are often the only choices on the table. New York Times, 28 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 2

unpalatability

noun

as in insipidity

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • insipidity
  • distastefulness
  • tastelessness
  • staleness
  • flatness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • palatability
  • deliciousness
  • delectability
  • savoriness
  • tastiness
  • lusciousness
  • savour
  • edibility
  • digestibility
  • savor
  • palatableness
  • delicacy
  • toothsomeness
  • daintiness
  • choiceness
  • edibleness
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