unsavory

[US]/ʌnˈseɪvəri/
[UK]/ʌnˈseɪvəri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.having an unpleasant taste or smell; offensive to the senses; morally offensive or unacceptable

Phrases & Collocations

unsavory character

unsavory reputation

unsavory details

unsavory business

unsavory practices

unsavory food

unsavory taste

unsavory situation

unsavory truth

unsavory elements

Example Sentences

his unsavory reputation preceded him.

the unsavory details of the scandal shocked everyone.

she avoided the unsavory characters in the neighborhood.

his unsavory comments made the meeting uncomfortable.

the restaurant was known for its unsavory practices.

they tried to hide the unsavory truth from the public.

his unsavory past haunted him for years.

unsavory rumors spread quickly in the small town.

the unsavory nature of the deal raised suspicions.

he was known for his unsavory business tactics.

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