unpalatable

Meanings

• Adjective

  Not pleasing to the taste or appetite.

  - "The overcooked fish was unpalatable."
  - "The medicine had an unpalatable taste."
  - "The stale bread was unpalatable."

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Synonyms

distasteful

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with unpalatable
unhatable , uncreatable , uncontrollable , untransferable

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Variants

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unpalatabilities , unpalatability , unpalatable

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'palatabilis', meaning 'pleasing to the palate'. The opposite of palatable is 'unappetizing' or 'inedible'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'unpalatable' was first used in English literature in the 15th century.

2. In some cultures, eating unpalatable foods is considered a sign of bravery or endurance.

3. The opposite of unpalatable is palatable.

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Related Concepts

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1. inedible: Refers to food or substances that cannot be eaten due to their unpleasant taste, texture, or potential harm.

2. unappetizing: Refers to food or substances that are not appealing or appetizing, often due to their appearance or smell.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'unpalatable truth' refers to a fact or idea that is difficult or unpleasant to accept. In art, the term 'unpalatable' can refer to a work that challenges or offends the viewer.

How to Memorize "unpalatable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a face making a disgusted or unpleased expression when tasting something unpalatable. Imagine the texture and taste in your mind.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'unpalatable' with the feeling of displeasure or disgust when tasting something unpleasant.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'U' for 'Unpleasant to the taste', 'N' for 'Not pleasing', and 'P' for 'Pleasing to the opposite'.

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