unsavory

UK //ʌnˈseɪvəri//US //ʌnˈseɪvəri//

词源

源自中古英语，由否定前缀 'un-' 和 'savory'（美味的、可口的）组成，字面意思是'不可口的'，后引申为道德或行为上的'令人不悦'。

❶ 形容人或行为令人不悦、不道德或令人反感，常暗示某种不正当或不体面的特质。

“He was involved in some unsavory business deals.”

（他参与了一些不正当的商业交易。）

“The restaurant was closed due to unsavory hygiene conditions.”

（这家餐厅因卫生条件恶劣而被关闭。）

同义词:disagreeable, unpleasant, distasteful, unpalatable, objectionable

unsavory reputation — 指某人或某事物因不良行为或负面事件而声名狼藉。

“The bar has an unsavory reputation due to frequent fights.”

（这家酒吧因频繁发生斗殴事件而声名狼藉。）