Unsavory Meaning in English
word
Definición
Unpleasant, offensive, or morally questionable. It can be used for describing taste, smell, or a person or thing with a bad reputation.
Uso & Matices
Mostly formal or written English. Common with food ('unsavory smell'), but often describes suspicious or immoral people, actions, or situations ('unsavory character', 'unsavory reputation'). It doesn't mean 'tasteless' but rather 'unpleasant'. Not used for minor dislikes—implies something is off-putting or ethically questionable.
Oraciones de Ejemplo
The soup had an unsavory odor.
basic
He was known as an unsavory character in the neighborhood.
basic
There was something unsavory about the deal.
basic
Some unsavory people hang out at that bar after dark.
natural
She tried to avoid getting involved with unsavory businesses.
natural
The meat looked unsavory, so I didn't eat it.
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