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Unsavoury Definition & Meaning

unsavoury
adjective
  1. morally offensive; "an unsavory reputation"; "an unsavory scandal"
  2. not pleasing in odor or taste

"Unsavoury" in song lyrics

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  • "This is where the people are slightly unsavoury"
    Buck 65 — Riverbed 1

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Frequently asked questions

What does unsavoury mean?
morally offensive; "an unsavory reputation"; "an unsavory scandal" not pleasing in odor or taste
What part of speech is unsavoury?
Unsavoury is an adjective.
How many definitions does unsavoury have?
Unsavoury has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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