unsavory

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective morally offensive
  2. adjective not pleasing in odor or taste

Etymology

From un- + savory.

In classic literature

Synonyms

unsavoury, offensive

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