5+ Synonyms for Unsavoury & Similar Words
Definition of unsavoury
- adjective
- morally offensive; "an unsavory reputation"; "an unsavory scandal"
- not pleasing in odor or taste
5 synonyms found
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Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like distasteful, odoriferous, offensive can replace "unsavoury" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"This is where the people are slightly unsavoury"
Buck 65 — Riverbed 1
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- What are synonyms for unsavoury?
- Synonyms for unsavoury include: distasteful, odoriferous, offensive, unpalatable, unsavory.
- How many synonyms does unsavoury have?
- Unsavoury has 5 synonyms.