unpalatable

adjective

un·​pal·​at·​able ˌən-ˈpa-lə-tə-bəl How to pronounce unpalatable (audio)
Synonyms of unpalatable
1
: not palatable : distasteful
unpalatable wines
2
: unpleasant, disagreeable
… raising income tax rates is politically unpalatable …—Mary Rowland
unpalatability
ˌən-ˌpa-lə-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce unpalatable (audio)
noun

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pasta and honey is an unpalatable combination hesitated before sharing some of the more unpalatable details of his captivity
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This concentration of wealth and innovation force unpalatable decisions onto middle powers. — Wal Van Lierop, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026 That’s a crucial difference many in Hollywood say will keep California less competitive than other locations, though such a provision is likely unpalatable in the broader state Legislature. — Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 2026 For decades, Mamdani’s predecessors have found the only choice more politically unpalatable than letting the whole three-layer cake of infrastructure crumble away is trying to stop it from crumbling. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 24 Aug. 2026 Threading that needle could force Burnham to make politically unpalatable choices. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for unpalatable

Word History

First Known Use

1658, in the meaning defined at sense 2

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“Unpalatable.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unpalatable. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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