distasteful
|dis-taste-ful|
C1
/dɪsˈteɪstfəl/
causing dislike
Etymology
Etymology Information
'distasteful' originates from the combination of 'dis-' meaning 'not' and 'tasteful' meaning 'having good taste'.
Historical Evolution
'distasteful' evolved from the Middle English word 'distast' meaning 'to dislike'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to dislike', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'causing dislike or aversion'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
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