unsavoury
Britishadjective
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objectionable or distasteful
an unsavoury character
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disagreeable in odour or taste
Other Word Forms
- unsavourily adverb
- unsavouriness noun
Example Sentences
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The apparent disdain from sections of supporters towards Frank during the opening half of the season is also an unsavoury dynamic that has not gone unnoticed.
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The unsavoury saga has been unsettling for the players, but GB guard Josh Ward-Hibbert believes it will not affect their performance against Lithuania.
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The unsavoury link with Epstein was being widely discussed 14 years ago when Andrew was stripped of his role as trade representative.
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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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