CEFR B2

unpalatable

adjective

Meaning

Not pleasant to taste or eat, or not acceptable or agreeable to one's sensibilities.

Examples

The medicine had an unpalatable, bitter taste.
He found the idea of working such long hours completely unpalatable.

Synonyms: unpleasant, distasteful, inedible, objectionable, unwelcome

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unpalatable (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpælətəbəl/

Definition

Not pleasant to taste or eat, or not acceptable or agreeable to one's sensibilities.

Examples

The medicine had an unpalatable, bitter taste.
He found the idea of working such long hours completely unpalatable.
The government presented an unpalatable budget that required significant cuts.

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