adj
distasteful
dihs-TAYST-fuh
Distasteful (adj) means Unpleasant, offensive, or unappealing to one's sense of taste or propriety. Example: “Many viewers found the joke distasteful.”
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Unpleasant, offensive, or unappealing to one's sense of taste or propriety.
"Many viewers found the joke distasteful."
"He found the whole negotiation process distasteful."
How to use distasteful
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUnpleasant or offensive, in a way that leaves a bad impression.
Common pairings
find something distasteful
distasteful joke
distasteful remark
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more distasteful
- Superlative
- most distasteful
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Etymology
Formed from distaste and -ful, or alternatively from dis- and tasteful.
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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.
