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distasteful

/dɪsˈteɪst.fəl/
dis · taste · ful
Adverb:distastefully
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• adjective

1

Causing dislike, aversion, or moral offense; unpleasant or objectionable.

Example

"Many viewers found the comedian's remarks about the tragedy thoroughly distasteful."

2

Unpleasant to the sense of taste; unpalatable.

Example

"The herbal remedy was so bitter and distasteful that the child refused to swallow it."

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• Rhymes for distasteful

• Nearby Words

distant
distantly
distaste
distasteful
distastefully
distastefulness
distemper

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from the noun 'distaste' plus the suffix '-ful', originally referring to physical food that was unpleasant to the palate before shifting primarily to moral or aesthetic aversion.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Distasteful. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/distasteful
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