unpalatable
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7.4
- adjective
- /ʌnˈpælɪtəbl/
:
inaceptable
- The proposal for higher taxes is unpalatable to many voters.
- politically unpalatable
- unpalatable realities
- unpalatable options
And I understand that some might find it divisive or or unpalatable because it doesn't match their worldview.
- And I understand that some might find it divisive or or unpalatable because it doesn't match their worldview.
- They're growing stress free and to prove that they're not totally unpalatable and you know, disgusting like greens normally get during the summer, I'll show you.
Examples
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You must find it unpalatable being sworn to protect a man like me.
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The consequences of military action against Iran are not only unpalatable; they are unthinkable.
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But as unpalatable as it is, I think that that is the value.
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What makes his statement unpalatable is that he is an activist in this area.
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I just have to be sure I'm not introducing anything completely unpalatable.
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Do its potential therapeutic benefits make spit seem just a bit less unpalatable?
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However, Giuliani's position is consistent and may not be as unpalatable as some would think.
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There is a need to acknowledge the unpalatable but undeniable fact that current tropical conservation efforts are failing.
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Flesh of the giant grenadier was unpalatable, according to the panelists, primarily because of its soft texture.
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Water sterilization with tablets is imperfect, and some travelers find the resulting treated water unpalatable.
Academic text (2012)
Synonyms
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1.0
Not nice and causing discomfort or unhappiness
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4.9
So unpleasant or painful that you cannot bear it
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6.7
Causing people to feel offended or want to protest
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7.5
So unpleasant you cannot stand it
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7.2
Very bad or morally wrong so people strongly dislike it
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6.8
Not pleasant to taste or smell
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4.1
Not attractive, pleasant, or interesting
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6.5
Very unpleasant and causing people to feel strong dislike or hate
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3.9
Unpleasant to do or feel and causing annoyance
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4.9
Very unpleasant and likely to make you feel disgusted
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9.5
Very bad and unpleasant, causing strong dislike
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4.8
Not looking, smelling, or tasting good so you do not want to eat it
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8.0
Too unpleasant or painful to bear
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6.5
Something that smells or tastes bad
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5.5
Not pleasant to taste, smell, or touch
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4.8
Unpleasant to the senses, like a bitter taste or bright light
Food or a dish that is not pleasant to eat because it has little taste
Too hard or unpleasant to accept
Not enjoyable, like a bitter taste or a long wait
So bad or strong that you cannot stand it
Antonyms
How Palatable
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Unpalatable comes from un- 'not' and palate 'roof of the mouth', the part that helps us taste. So unpalatable means 'not pleasant to taste' and is also used for things that are 'hard to accept'.