unsavory

adjective

Pronunciation: ʌnˈseɪvəri

Definition

Morally offensive, unpleasant, or lacking in social respectability.

Examples

• He tried to distance himself from his unsavory past.

• The politician was forced to resign after his unsavory business dealings were exposed.

• She felt uncomfortable in the bar, surrounded by a group of unsavory men.

Synonyms of unsavory

Words with a similar meaning to unsavory:

• nasty
• shady
• disreputable
• unscrupulous

Antonyms of unsavory

Words with the opposite meaning to unsavory:

• respectable
• honorable

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