Distasteful Meaning in English
word
dɪˈsteɪstfəɫ
di-STAYST-fuhl
dɪstˈeɪstfəl
di-STAYST-fuhl
Definition
Something that is distasteful is unpleasant or makes you feel dislike or disgust; it can refer to experiences, behaviors, or things.
Usage & Nuances
'Distasteful' is somewhat formal and usually refers to moral or personal dislike (not just bad taste). Common with 'find', e.g. 'find something distasteful'. Not used for physical taste (use 'bad', 'disgusting' for food).
Spanish: desagradable - repugnantePortuguese (BR): desagradável - repulsivoPortuguese (PT): desagradável - repulsivoChinese (Simplified): 令人反感的 - 令人厌恶的Chinese (Traditional): 令人反感的 - 令人厭惡的Hindi: अप्रिय - घृणितArabic: مقزز - بغيضBengali: অরুচিকর - অপছন্দনীয়Russian: неприятный - отвратительныйJapanese: 不快な - 不愉快なVietnamese: khó chịu - phản cảmKorean: 불쾌한 - 혐오스러운Turkish: hoş olmayan - tatsızUrdu: ناپسند - ناگوارIndonesian: tidak menyenangkan - menjijikkan
Example Sentences
He found the comment distasteful.
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The movie had some distasteful jokes.
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She avoided distasteful conversations at work.
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I think the way he spoke to her was really distasteful.
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Some people find reality TV shows a bit distasteful.
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I left the room because I found the discussion distasteful.
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