unpalatable — Having an unpleasant taste, or (figuratively) difficult to accept because it is unpleasant or offensive
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Having an unpleasant taste, or (figuratively) difficult to accept because it is unpleasant or offensive
Pronunciation (IPA): /ʌnˈpælətəbl/
Example Sentences
- My roommate's cooking is so unpalatable that even our dog refuses to eat it.
- The politician had to deliver the unpalatable news about tax increases.
- She found the idea of eating insects rather unpalatable, despite their nutritional benefits.
unpalatable
ADJECTIVE[/ʌnˈpælətəbl/]
Having an unpleasant taste, or (figuratively) difficult to accept because it is unpleasant or offensive
The soup was so unpalatable that he spat it out immediately.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'palatum' meaning 'roof of the mouth' or 'palate', combined with the negative prefix 'un-' and suffix '-able'.
Breakdown
un- (not) + palat- (palate, sense of taste) + -able (capable of being)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My roommate's cooking is so unpalatable that even our dog refuses to eat it.”
“The politician had to deliver the unpalatable news about tax increases.”
“She found the idea of eating insects rather unpalatable, despite their nutritional benefits.”
“The medicine tasted so unpalatable that I had to hold my nose to swallow it.”
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