unsavoury

/ ʌnˈseɪvərɪ /

adjective

objectionable or distasteful
an unsavoury character
disagreeable in odour or taste

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Other Word Forms

unsavouriness noun
unsavourily adverb

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Example Sentences

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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.