UNPALATABLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for UNPALATABLE?

Need another word that means the same as “unpalatable”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “unpalatable” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Unpalatable” are: unappetizing, uninviting, unappealing, unsavoury, off-putting, inedible, uneatable, disagreeable, unpleasant, displeasing, unattractive, regrettable, unwelcome, upsetting, distressing, lamentable, repugnant, nasty, horrible, dreadful, hateful, distasteful, offensive, objectionable, obnoxious, repulsive, repellent, vile, foul

Unpalatable as an Adjective

Definitions of "Unpalatable" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “unpalatable” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Difficult to put up with or accept.
• Not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind.
• Not pleasant to taste.

Synonyms of "Unpalatable" as an adjective (29 Words)

disagreeable	Unpleasant or unenjoyable. A disagreeable thought.
displeasing	Causing annoyance or dissatisfaction; disagreeable. Displeasing news.
distasteful	Not pleasing in odor or taste. He found such cynicism distasteful.
distressing	Bad; unfortunate. Distressing or disturbing news.
dreadful	Exceptionally bad or displeasing. Don t go out the weather is dreadful.
foul	Of a baseball not hit between the foul lines. Foul or dirty copy.
hateful	Arousing, deserving of, or filled with hatred. That hateful arrogant woman.
horrible	Provoking horror- Winston Churchill. A horrible massacre.
inedible	Not suitable for food. An inedible variety of mushroom.
lamentable	(of circumstances or conditions) very bad; deplorable. The lamentable friends trailing their long black garments.
nasty	Disgustingly dirty; filled or smeared with offensive matter. Plastic bags burn with a nasty acrid smell.
objectionable	Causing disapproval or protest. I find his theory objectionable in its racist undertones.
obnoxious	Extremely unpleasant. He found her son somewhat obnoxious.
off-putting	Tending to repel- Elizabeth Hess.
offensive	Morally offensive. He is also accused of possessing an offensive weapon.
regrettable	Deserving regret. Regrettable remarks.
repellent	Causing disgust or distaste. I find his obsequiousness repellent.
repugnant	Extremely distasteful; unacceptable. Cannibalism seems repugnant to us.
repulsive	So extremely ugly as to be terrifying. A repulsive smell.
unappealing	(of characters in literature or drama) tending to evoke antipathetic feelings. The company faces some unappealing choices.
unappetizing	Not appetizing in appearance, aroma, or taste. An unappetizing leg of chicken.
unattractive	Not pleasing or appealing to look at. If the revised bid is unattractive it may not be accepted.
uneatable	Not suitable for food. We all complained about the uneatable breakfast.
uninviting	(especially of a place or prospect) not attractive. The house was dark and uninviting.
unpleasant	Disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings. An unpleasant smell.
unsavoury	Morally offensive. They looked at the scanty unsavoury portions of food doled out to them.
unwelcome	Not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure. Unwelcome attentions from men.
upsetting	Causing an emotional disturbance. A painful and upsetting divorce.
vile	Extremely unpleasant. The vile development of slavery appalled them.

Usage Examples of "Unpalatable" as an adjective

• The unpalatable fact that many of the world's people are starving.
• Unpalatable behavior.
• Scraps of unpalatable food.
• Unpalatable truths.
• An unpalatable meal.

Associations of "Unpalatable" (30 Words)

annoying	The act of troubling or annoying someone. Tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork.
disagreeable	Not agreeing with your tastes or expectations. A disagreeable old man.
discontented	Dissatisfied, especially with one’s circumstances. Strikes by discontented workers.
disgruntled	In a state of sulky dissatisfaction. Judges receive letters from disgruntled members of the public.
dissatisfied	In a state of sulky dissatisfaction. His parents are dissatisfied with the quality of tuition on offer.
impermissible	Not permitted. Impermissible behavior.
impossible	Something that cannot be done. A seemingly impossible task.
inadequate	Lacking the quality or quantity required; insufficient for a purpose. Inadequate training.
inadmissible	Not to be allowed or tolerated. He held that such evidence was inadmissible.
insufferable	Too extreme to bear. Insufferable insolence.
intolerable	Unable to be endured. An intolerable degree of sentimentality.
irritating	Causing annoyance, impatience, or mild anger. An irritating child.
malcontent	A person who is discontented or disgusted. It was too late to stop the malcontents with a show of force.
objectionable	Causing disapproval or protest. I find his theory objectionable in its racist undertones.
obnoxious	Extremely unpleasant. He found her son somewhat obnoxious.
offensive	Morally offensive. Offensive odors.
outrageous	Greatly exceeding bounds of reason or moderation. Spends an outrageous amount on entertainment.
prohibition	The prevention by law of the manufacture and sale of alcohol, especially in the US between 1920 and 1933. They argue that prohibition of drugs will always fail.
scurrilous	Expressing offensive reproach. A very funny collection of bawdy and scurrilous writings.
taboo	Place under a taboo. Speaking about sex is a taboo in his country.
unacceptable	(used of persons or their behavior) not acceptable or reasonable. The coach told his players that defeat was unacceptable.
unbearable	Incapable of being tolerated or endured. The heat was getting unbearable.
unendurable	Incapable of being put up with. Cries of unendurable suffering.
unimaginable	Difficult or impossible to imagine or comprehend. Lives of almost unimaginable deprivation.
unpleasant	(of a person or their manner) unfriendly and inconsiderate; rude. Unpleasant repercussions.
unsatisfactory	Not giving satisfaction. Shops should take back unsatisfactory goods.
unsavory	Not pleasing in odor or taste. An unsavory reputation.
unsupportable	Not able to be supported or defended.
unthinkable	Incapable of being conceived or considered. It was unthinkable that John could be dead.
vexing	Causing irritation or annoyance. The most vexing questions for policymakers.