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unsavory

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Adj — Morally distasteful or disreputable.

How to use unsavory

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unsavory character unsavory reputation unsavory business

Etymology

From un- ("not") plus savory, "having a pleasant taste."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “unsavory” mean?

The word “unsavory” means morally distasteful or disreputable. In plain terms, distasteful — usually describing shady people or dealings, sometimes literally bad-tasting food.

How do you pronounce “unsavory”?

“Unsavory” is pronounced uhn-SAYV-uhr-ee (/ʌnˈseɪv.əɹ.i/ in IPA).

How do you use “unsavory” in a sentence?

Here is “unsavory” used in a sentence: “He had ties to some unsavory characters from his past.”

What part of speech is “unsavory”?

“Unsavory” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “unsavory” have?

“Unsavory” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: morally distasteful or disreputable.

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