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delicious Antonyms

Opposite of delicious

Because the opposite of delicious shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Highly pleasant to the senses of taste or smell; appetizing and flavorful.

Usage Example

"The bakery on the corner is famous for its unpalatable cinnamon rolls and freshly brewed coffee."

Strongest
unpalatable
inedible
tasteless
Strong
unappetizing
disgusting
unsavory
bland
insipid
flavorless

• adjective (Context 2)

Giving great pleasure, amusement, or subtle satisfaction to the mind or emotions.

Usage Example

"There was a unpleasant irony in seeing the strict parking inspector receive a ticket on his own windshield."

Strongest
unpleasant
Strong
disagreeable
wretched
dreadful
joyless
dull

Similar words to delicious

Words similar to delicious shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

scrumptious
delectable
delightful
mouth-watering
tasty
yummy
exquisite
divine
See all synonyms of delicious

• Nearby Words

delicate
delicately
delicateness
delicious
deliciously
deliciousness
delight

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Delicious. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/delicious
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