distasteful
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈsteɪstfəɫ// UK //dɪstˈeɪstfəl// dis·taste·ful
adj. something that makes you feel unpleasant or morally wrong. You use this to describe things that are hard to look at or listen to.
adj. causing a feeling of strong disapproval or moral revulsion. Often used to describe sensory experiences or social behaviors that are unpleasant to the observer.
The smell of the old trash was distasteful.
The politician's distasteful comments about his opponent were widely criticized by the media.
While the task was necessary for the project's completion, the distasteful nature of the work made it difficult for the team to maintain their morale.
From distaste + -ful or dis- + tasteful.