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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.


SIMPLE

The smell of the old trash was distasteful.

CONTEXTUAL

The politician's distasteful comments about his opponent were widely criticized by the media.

COMPLEX

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.

Synonyms
Origin

From distaste + -ful or dis- + tasteful.

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