Definition of UNSAVORY

unsavory

Meanings

Adjective

  • morally offensive
    • "an unsavory reputation"
    • "an unsavory scandal"

Adjective Satellite

  • not pleasing in odor or taste

Adj

  • Not savory; without flavor.
  • Of bad taste; distasteful.
  • Making an activity undesirable.
  • Disreputable, not respectable, of questionable moral character.

Origin / Etymology

From un- + savory.

Antonyms

savory

Scrabble Score: 14

unsavory is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
unsavory is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
unsavory is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

unsavory is a valid Words With Friends word