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unsavory

adjective

un·​sa·​vory ˌən-ˈsā-və-rē How to pronounce unsavory (audio)
-ˈsāv-rē
1
2
a
: unpleasant to taste or smell
b
: disagreeable, distasteful
an unsavory assignment
especially : morally offensive
unsavory business practices

Example Sentences

He is an unsavory character. an unsavory blend of spices that simply overwhelmed the fish's delicate flavor
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Word History

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of unsavory was in the 13th century

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