UNAPPETIZING Synonyms: 46 Similar and Opposite Words

unappetizing

adjective

ˌən-ˈa-pə-ˌtī-ziŋ

Definition of unappetizing

as in unpalatable

disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste the array of unappetizing foods that we encountered at that cheap roadside restaurant

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Recent Examples of unappetizing Both chains suffered from serving food that appeared both inauthentic and unappetizing, unable to compete with local offerings. — Mia Osmonbekov, Fortune, 15 July 2026 Try adding lemon, cucumber, or mint to your water to encourage hydration if plain water in the morning feels boring or unappetizing. — Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 19 June 2026 All those unappetizing items go in your brown yard waste cart, not the black trash cart or the blue recycle cart. — Terri Daxon, Oc Register, 28 May 2026 Even in the latter part of his career, at the weekly newspaper New York Observer, his writings lost none of their sting, and indeed often seemed like an unappetizing leftover from an era when sour personal swipes were more tolerated. — Greg Evans, Deadline, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for unappetizing

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Adjective

This concentration of wealth and innovation force unpalatable decisions onto middle powers.

— Wal van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
That’s a crucial difference many in Hollywood say will keep California less competitive than other locations, though such a provision is likely unpalatable in the broader state Legislature.

— Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of unpalatable

Adjective

The controversy goes beyond the fact that many may find Muehl’s artwork involving graphic nudity, violence, and the use of blood and excrement as materials distasteful.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 31 Aug. 2026
For some, evoking death and sacrifice was perplexing and distasteful; a step too far.

— Harry Booth, Time, 17 July 2026

Definition of distasteful

Adjective

Anne Hathaway is a leftist, woke, horrible choice for DAYS OF THUNDER NASCAR audience who are MAGA.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 31 Aug. 2026
These two rubber bands in our throat are affected by everything from hormones to psychology to a bad day to a horrible night’s sleep to the sniffles or whatever.

— Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of horrible

Adjective

After Anne Hathaway was announced to join Tom Cruise in Paramount’s Days of Thunder 2, Randy Quaid had some unsavory words for the Oscar-winning actress, who is currently pregnant with her third child.

— Glenn Garner, Deadline, 30 Aug. 2026
Needless to say, things do not go well when Bella begins traveling the world and encountering a wide variety of unsavory people.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of unsavory

Adjective

Cyber stocks late last year and into 2026 were being lumped into the awful enterprise software trade.

— Paulina Likos, CNBC, 27 Aug. 2026
In 2024, Burke’s squad dragged itself off the mat after an awful (yet at the time, typical) start to the season to go unbeaten in 12 of 13 matches down the stretch and narrowly miss the playoffs.

— Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of awful

Adjective

The bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, is prevalent in coastal waters, including brackish water where fresh water mixes with salty water.

— Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 26 Aug. 2026
Take these precautions during water activities Swimmers, particularly those in southern states and warm coastal waters, should expect a minimal risk of contracting a pathogen in warm freshwater lakes, rivers, brackish waters and hot springs.

— Janet Loehrke, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of brackish

Adjective

Swap a bland look for a bold color, switch up the dominant neutral, or lean into a new metallic finish to complement other hardware in the room.

— Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026
Indeed, while Baldessari’s work might seem bland and intellectual at first glance, plenty of pieces in the show put his sense of humor on full display.

— Douglas Markowitz, Miami Herald, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of bland

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