unsavoury

/ ʌnˈseɪvərɪ /

adjective

1. objectionable or distasteful

   an unsavoury character

2. disagreeable in odour or taste

Other Word Forms

• unsavouriness noun
• unsavourily adverb

Example Sentences

There were a number of unsavoury exchanges with world number two McIlroy receiving the majority of the stick.

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Locals referred to them as Johnnies, a nickname that carries unsavoury connotations.

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But it might spark unsavoury scenes as well.

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When the Dutch striker then went on to miss an injury-time penalty in the game that was billed 'Battle of Old Trafford', it sparked unsavoury reactions from his opponents - in particular Martin Keown.

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Nigeria defender Bassey, who scored the opening goal at Old Trafford, shared some examples of the unsavoury abuse he had received on social media.

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