unpalatableness
- noun
- /ʌnˈpælɪtəblnəs/
- The unpalatableness of the medicine made it difficult for the child to swallow.
Examples
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He complained about the unpalatableness of the overcooked fish at the restaurant.
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Some vegetables are avoided by children because of their perceived unpalatableness.
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The unpalatableness of the dish made it difficult to enjoy the meal.
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Many people commented on the unpalatableness of the new flavor.
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He complained about the unpalatableness of the overcooked fish at the restaurant.
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The unpalatableness of the medicine made it difficult for the child to swallow.
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Some vegetables are avoided by children because of their perceived unpalatableness.
Synonyms
A feeling of discomfort or dislike
A very unpleasant quality that makes people feel bad
How gross or unpleasant something is
A strong feeling of disgust that makes you want to move away
A strong feeling that something is very unpleasant or disgusting
A bad taste that makes you not want to eat something
A very unpleasant taste or smell that makes you reject food
A quality of food that makes people not want to eat it
A strong feeling of disgust caused by a bad taste, often from food or drink
A strong feeling that makes you feel sick because of a bad taste or smell
Being unpleasant or offensive and making people feel dislike
How bad something looks, sounds, or smells to you
Antonyms
How Tasty
Surface Forms
Morphology
unpalatableness = unpalatable (transparent) = un + palatable + ness
Clear noun formation from 'unpalatable' describing the state of being not acceptable to taste.
Etymology
Unpalatableness comes from un- ('not') and palatable, which comes from palate, the roof of the mouth and a word used for 'taste'. So its literal meaning is food or drink that is 'not pleasant to taste', something hard to swallow or enjoy.