Top 10 Other Words for Distasteful (Explained w Examples)

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Do you want to know what other words you can use to say something is distasteful? Look no further, we have the answers you need. Keep reading and you will find multiple examples and learn how to use them.

Abhorrent

Meaning: Disgusting, repugnant.

Example Sentence: I think all discrimination is abhorrent.

Creepy

Meaning: Disgusting, unpleasant looking.

Example Sentence: That guy that was following us was creepy.

Disgusting

Meaning: Something that causes revulsion or aversion.

Example Sentence: He burped at the dinner table, it was so disgusting!

Gruesome

Meaning: unpleasant, disgusting, repulsive.

Example Sentence: Jackie witnessed a gruesome murder when she was younger.

Horrific

Meaning: So disgusting it causes horror.

Example Sentence: I was in a horrific accident last night, luckily I survived.

Nasty

Meaning: Unpleasant, extremely bad.

Example Sentence: Lucy has a nasty fever, she can’t go out.

Repulsive

Meaning: Disgusting, causing repulsion.

Example Sentence: When we entered his room, we were greeted by a repulsive smell.

Shocking

Meaning: Causing disgust and shock.

Example Sentence: We were at a heavy metal performance last night, it was a shocking performance

Vile

Meaning: Very unpleasant.

Example Sentence: Gina’s foster parents are such vile people.

Vulgar

Meaning: Without sophistication and good taste.

Example Sentence: Tommy is such a vulgar person, I don’t want to invite him anywhere.

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