distasteful
2 antonyms and opposites of distasteful, grouped by meaning.
Adj — Unpleasant, offensive, or unappealing to one's sense of taste or propriety.
Antonyms
How to use distasteful
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
find something distasteful
distasteful joke
distasteful remark
Etymology
From distaste + -ful or dis- + tasteful.
Full origin of distasteful →Frequently asked questions
What does “distasteful” mean?
The word “distasteful” means unpleasant, offensive, or unappealing to one's sense of taste or propriety. In plain terms, unpleasant or offensive, in a way that leaves a bad impression.
How do you pronounce “distasteful”?
“Distasteful” is pronounced dihs-TAYST-fuh (/dɪsˈteɪstfəɫ/ in IPA).
How do you use “distasteful” in a sentence?
Here is “distasteful” used in a sentence: “Many viewers found the joke distasteful.”
What is the opposite of “distasteful”?
The opposite of “distasteful” — its antonyms — are pleasant and pleasing.
What part of speech is “distasteful”?
“Distasteful” is an adjective.