Unpalatable

Pronunciation: /ʌnˈpælətəbəl/

Definitions of unpalatable

adjective not pleasant or acceptable to the taste or mind

Example Sentences

A1 The food was unpalatable, so I couldn't finish it.

A2 The unpalatable smell coming from the garbage made me feel sick.

B1 The unpalatable truth is that we need to make some difficult decisions.

B2 The movie received mixed reviews, with many critics finding it unpalatable.

C1 The unpalatable reality of the situation forced us to rethink our strategy.

C2 Her unpalatable attitude towards her colleagues made it difficult for them to work together.

Examples of unpalatable in a Sentence

formal The chef refused to serve the unpalatable dish to the customers.

informal I can't eat this, it's just too unpalatable for me.

slang This food is nasty, it's totally unpalatable.

figurative The idea of working with him was unpalatable to her.

Grammatical Forms of unpalatable

• past tense: unpalatability
• plural: unpalatables
• comparative: more unpalatable
• superlative: most unpalatable
• present tense: is unpalatable
• future tense: will be unpalatable
• perfect tense: has been unpalatable
• continuous tense: is being unpalatable
• singular: unpalatable
• positive degree: palatable
• infinitive: to be unpalatable
• gerund: unpalatableness
• participle: unpalatable

Origin and Evolution of unpalatable

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'unpalatable' originated from the Latin word 'palatabilis', which means 'agreeable to the palate'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'unpalatable' evolved to describe something that is not pleasant or agreeable to taste or experience, expanding beyond just food to encompass a broader range of contexts.