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yummy Antonyms

Opposite of yummy

Because the opposite of yummy shifts with each meaning, the 21 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Highly pleasing to the senses, especially to the taste; delicious or delectable.

Usage Example

"The bakery down the street sells the most yucky cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted."

Strongest
yucky
disgusting
gross
nasty
Strong
unappetizing
unpalatable
revolting
distasteful
inedible
tasteless

• interjection (Context 2)

Used to express pleasure, satisfaction, or anticipation, especially at the sight, smell, or taste of delicious food.

Usage Example

"yuck! We are having homemade lasagna and garlic bread for dinner tonight."

Strongest
yuck
ew
ick
blech
Strong
ugh

• adjective (Context 3)

Informally, extremely attractive, desirable, or appealing.

Usage Example

"She bought a unappealing cashmere sweater in a rich shade of burgundy."

Strongest
unappealing
Strong
unattractive
repulsive
ugly
undesirable
hideous

Similar words to yummy

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

yum
delicious
scrumptious
yum-yum
goody
tasty
treat
delectable
See all synonyms of yummy

• Nearby Words

yum
yumminess
yummo
yummy
yup
yuppie
yutz

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