Word of the Day: UNSAVORY

Not something I want on my tongue

unsavory (adj) - distasteful, unpleasant, or objectionable; tasteless or bland [uhn-sey-vuh-ree]

BREAKDOWN: UN- (not) + SAV- (taste) + -ORY (involving)

• savory means salty, spicy, or rich in flavor; tasty and delicious; wholesome, pleasing, or agreeable

• to savor means to fully experience and enjoy a smell, taste, or other sensory experience, often at a deliberate pace; to season or flavor

• savor can also describe a characteristic taste, tinge, or quality

“If we address frankly what is evoked by cheese, I think it becomes clear why so little is said... In sum, cheese reminds of dubious, even unsavory places, both in nature and in our own organisms. And yet we love it.” —Michael Pollan

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