Synonyms & related words for unsavory

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of unsavory — including distasteful, unpalatable, unpleasant, disreputable, disagreeable, unappetizing. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to unsavory

Explore words related to unsavory — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include unsavoriness, unseemlier, unseemliest, disgustful, loathsome, unpalatably, odious, unwholesome. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for unsavory

Common synonyms for unsavory include distasteful, unpalatable, unpleasant, disreputable, disagreeable, unappetizing, sordid, repugnant — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does unsavory come from?

The word unsavory breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root savor-, from Latin sapor (“taste”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.