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yucky Synonyms

Another word for yucky

Choosing another word for yucky depends on context, so the 19 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Messy, foul-tasting, or physically disgusting to look at, smell, or touch (used primarily in informal speech and by children).

Usage Example

"The toddler made a face and refused to swallow the icky cough syrup."

Strongest
icky
gross
disgusting
nasty
Strong
revolting
repulsive
vile
foul
sickening
unpalatable

• adjective (Context 2)

Generally unpleasant, disagreeable, or causing a feeling of physical or emotional discomfort (such as gloomy weather or feeling slightly ill).

Usage Example

"We decided to stay indoors all afternoon because of the cold, unpleasant weather."

Strongest
unpleasant
crummy
lousy
Strong
miserable
dreary
wretched
rotten
disagreeable
nasty
crappy

Opposites of yucky

The opposite of yucky shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

yummy
delicious
pleasant
tasty
lovely
nice
appetizing
delightful
See all opposites of yucky

• Nearby Words

yuck
yuckiness
yucko
yucky
yuhina
yuk
yule

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Yucky. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/yucky
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