unpalatable
Offensive to taste
Unpalatable describes something difficult to accept or endure.
Food that is unpalatable tastes bad or is otherwise unpleasant to eat.
More often the word appears figuratively: The truth was unpalatable but necessary.
An unpalatable choice or unpalatable fact is one you'd rather not face.
The word suggests something that must be swallowed despite its bitterness.
Sharp, unpleasant taste
- sourSharp, biting taste
- rancidDecomposed fat's quality
- spoiledRuined or overindulged
- unsweetenedContains no sweetener
oversteeped · brackish · acrid · metallic · off-putting · unappetizing · flavorless · bland
Causing moral revulsion
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
- unpleasantCausing discomfort or distaste
unsavory · off-putting · repugnant · displeasing · unappealing · unwelcome · disagreeable · undesirable
Provoking strong revulsion
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
- grossTotal before subtractions
vile · repellent · stomach-turning · loathsome · abhorrent · foul · hideous · ghastly
Capable of causing harm
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- moldyCovered in fungal growth
- rottenDecomposed or corrupt
tainted · spoiled · unwholesome · indigestible · raw · underripe · overripe · pathogenic
bitter
Sharp, unpleasant taste
unsweetened · oversteeped · brackish · acrid · metallic · off-putting · unappetizing · flavorless · bland · stale
distasteful
Causing moral revulsion
- objectionableDeserving disapproval or protest
- offensiveCausing displeasure or attack-oriented
- unacceptableNot meeting required standards
unpleasant · unsavory · off-putting · repugnant · displeasing · unappealing · unwelcome · disagreeable · undesirable · difficult
disgusting
Provoking strong revulsion
- revoltingCausing strong disgust
- nauseatingCausing urge to vomit
- sickeningCausing disgust or nausea
gross · vile · repellent · stomach-turning · loathsome · abhorrent · foul · hideous · ghastly · appalling
toxic
Capable of causing harm
- poisonousCapable of causing death
- contaminatedMade impure by contact
- moldyCovered in fungal growth
rotten · tainted · spoiled · unwholesome · indigestible · raw · underripe · overripe · pathogenic · allergenic
unpalatablepalatable
Acceptable to the tongue
delicious · tasty · appetizing · delectable · savory