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Definition of unpalatable

unpalatable

/ʌnˈpælətəbəl/
un · pal · at · a · ble
Adverb:unpalatably
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• adjective

1

Difficult to accept, tolerate, or put up with; disagreeable or unpleasant to the mind or feelings.

Example

"The committee had to face several unpalatable truths about the company's declining financial health."

2

Not pleasant or agreeable to the taste; unappetizing.

Example

"Leaving the stew on the stove for too long made the meat dry and unpalatable."

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• Rhymes for unpalatable

• Nearby Words

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unpaired
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unpardonable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix un- ('not') and palatable, which derives from Latin palatum ('roof of the mouth'), historically considered the seat of the sense of taste.

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