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Kenneth G. Wilson (1923–).  The Columbia Guide to Standard American English.  1993.
 
unsavory (adj.)
 
 
means literally “lacking taste,” “smelling or tasting bad,” but its figurative use, applied to personal appearance, character, or reputation, has reached cliché status.  1
 
 
The Columbia Guide to Standard American English. Copyright © 1993 Columbia University Press.

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