— distastefully , adv. — distastefulness , n.
/dis tayst"feuhl/ , adj.
1. unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
2. unpleasant to the taste: a distasteful medicine.
3. showing distaste or dislike.
[ 1600-10; DISTASTE + -FUL ]
Syn. 1. disagreeable, displeasing; repugnant, repulsive. 2. unpalatable, unsavory.