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Meaning of "distastefully" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DISTASTEFULLY

distastefully  [dɪsˈteɪstfʊlɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DISTASTEFULLY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Distastefully is an adverb.
The adverb is an invariable part of the sentence that can change, explain or simplify a verb or another adverb.

WHAT DOES DISTASTEFULLY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of distastefully in the English dictionary

The definition of distastefully in the dictionary is so as to express or evoke offence.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DISTASTEFULLY


artfully
ˈɑːtfʊlɪ
delightfully
dɪˈlaɪtfʊlɪ
disgustfully
dɪsˈɡʌstfʊlɪ
disrespectfully
ˌdɪsrɪˈspɛktfʊlɪ
distrustfully
dɪsˈtrʌstfʊlɪ
eventfully
ɪˈvɛntfʊlɪ
fitfully
ˈfɪtfʊlɪ
ghastfully
ˈɡɑːstfʊlɪ
gratefully
ˈɡreɪtfʊlɪ
hastefully
ˈheɪstfʊlɪ
regretfully
rɪˈɡretfʊlɪ
respectfully
rɪˈspɛktfʊlɪ
rightfully
ˈraɪtfʊlɪ
spitefully
ˈspaɪtfʊlɪ
tastefully
ˈteɪstfʊlɪ
thoughtfully
ˈθɔːtfʊlɪ
tristfully
ˈtrɪstfʊlɪ
uneventfully
ˌʌnɪˈvɛntfʊlɪ
wastefully
ˈweɪstfʊlɪ
wistfully
ˈwɪstfʊlɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DISTASTEFULLY

distaff
distaff side
distain
distal
distally
distance
distance learning
distance modulus
distance race
distance runner
distance teaching
distant
distant early warning
distant early warning line
distantly
distaste
distasteful
distastefulness
distelfink
distemper

WORDS THAT END LIKE DISTASTEFULLY

awfully
beautifully
bully
carefully
faithfully
forcefully
fully
gracefully
hopefully
lawfully
painfully
peacefully
playfully
powerfully
skillfully
successfully
thankfully
truthfully
unmercifully
unsuccessfully
wonderfully

Synonyms and antonyms of distastefully in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «distastefully» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DISTASTEFULLY

Find out the translation of distastefully to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of distastefully from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «distastefully» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

distastefully
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

desagradablemente
570 millions of speakers

English

distastefully
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

distastefully
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

باشمئزاز
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отвращением
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

distastefully
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অরূচিকর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

distastefully
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Tidak menyenangkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

distastefully
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

不愉快に
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

distastefully
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Distasteful
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

distastefully
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

சுவாரஸ்யமற்றது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अरुंद
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

antipatik
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

distastefully
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

niesmakiem
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відразою
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

scârbă
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

distastefully
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

onsmaaklik
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

distastefully
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

distastefully
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of distastefully

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTASTEFULLY»

The term «distastefully» is normally little used and occupies the 121.613 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DISTASTEFULLY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «distastefully» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «distastefully» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about distastefully

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DISTASTEFULLY»

Discover the use of distastefully in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to distastefully and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Dancing at Dawn in May
I wanted to say as distastefully as I could — and here comes Fern Arrow — I wanted to say it so much, I picked up my cellular phone and called Rufus. When he answered, I said it, "And here comes Fern Arrow." Rufus responded with, "You  ...
Robert Bennett, 2001
2
Change of Seasons
She serves each of us a main dish that would comfortably feed everyone at this table. You'll see,” she said smugly, nursing her orange juice and pushing her coffee cake away distastefully. She'd taken just a single bite. Jessie didn't respond.
Tarana Risinger-Ervin, 2001
3
The Book of Mercer
Krazash distastefully stated, as he shoved Sheila's hand away from his face. He scoffed at her, distastefully and loathingly, as he shook his head. His disgust would turn into soft, deep, laughter, as he turned away, and started to walk off.
Malvin M. Pilato, 2013
4
While the Women are Sleeping
Having said that, Viana lifted his dripping foot out of the water and rested it carefully and distastefully on the grass, the sodden silk sock out of the water. 'You 'll catch cold,' I said. “You'd better take off your sock.' Viana did as I suggested and ...
Javier Marias, 2011
5
The Bishop's Jaegers
The valet raised his eyebrows and considered the garment dangling from his arm a little more distastefully than the Bishop would have liked. 'It will be difficult at this hour,' said the man, 'to match these er—' 'Jaegers,' supplied the Bishop.
Thorne Smith, 2014
6
Freedom and Responsibility: Readings in Philosophy and Law
To say that John paid his bill distastefully is not to say two things, one of which is that his body moved in a certain way, any more than to say the latter is to assert in part at least that such-and-such muscles were brought into operation.
Herbert Morris, 1961
7
Osey
>l<>l<>l< Count Alfred von Dantur paused in the waiting room and looked distastefully at the soldier who led him to the chamber. The nun saluted insolently and walked out without a word banging the door. “What an impudent nun I will have ...
K. D. Nielson, 2012
8
Sins of the Fathers
“Parliament has sent militia to Boston,” Oscar replied distastefully, “and I fear it will have grave retribution. Let us linger on other matters, Daniels, and not give way to thoughts of war. It is a depressing topic for old friends.” Daniels smiled ...
Charity Bishop, 2006
9
Simon Gray Unbound: The Journey of a Dramatist
Stability, rootedness, and belonging eluded this “sort of alien with a distastefully complicated back- ground” (UP 224). His Englishness is an act of loyalty prompted from without. When England's soccer team takes the field, his patriotism stirs.
Peter Wolfe, 2011
10
The Run: London's Secret
Martin, the salesman in the Armani Department looked first at Mischia, then at the Wymasirians and grimaced. What the hell could they want in here? Why hadn't someone asked them to leave? 'Can I help you?' he asked distastefully. 'Yes.
Ella Roberts, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DISTASTEFULLY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term distastefully is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Where should your water come from?
Critics of the concept refer to it somewhat distastefully as “toilet to tap.” It isn't just California, either. Water districts in Texas and other dry areas ... «Savannah Morning News, Jul 15»
2
Elected Missouri Democrat posts bounty against online critics
"Finally someone, who happens to be in government, is challenging their bully tactics, albeit distastefully including their public family photos, ... «Examiner.com, Jul 15»
3
CRAWFORD / Where should your water come from?
Critics of the concept refer to it somewhat distastefully as “toilet to tap.” It isn't just California, either. Water districts in Texas and other dry areas ... «Charlton County Herald, Jul 15»
4
Chris Christie: If there's another terrorist attack Rand Paul should be …
He said this morning that Paul's the one who should have to testify before Congress if attack occurs and accused him of distastefully fundraising ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
5
Top mistakes brides are making in 2015, according to the experts
... fashion literally, walking down the aisle in next to nothing and incorporating the sheer lace trend into their gowns distastefully,' Ms El-Khoury ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
6
Three for Thursday: Independent Comics Review: New Brian K …
Were it Marvel or DC trying to do the same thing I know I would have gagged distastefully at the whole setup. But as these characters are so ... «Bam! Smack! Pow!, Jul 15»
7
'Little Shop of Horrors' theater review -- 3.5 stars
There was also a distastefully overblown Broadway revival in 2003 that is best left forgotten. Underneath the satire and insanity of "Little Shop" ... «amNY, Jul 15»
8
Not princess material Case File #39: I Wanna Marry “Harry”
This contestant apparently spied a bleak future where the Queen would look distastefully through opera glasses at the sloppy drunk Princess ... «A.V. Club DC, Jul 15»
9
Free Agent XI: The best players available on free transfers this week
Distastefully sent on his way by Newcastle despite scoring the goal that helped secure survival, Guiterrez is now a free agent and looking for ... «London24, Jun 15»
10
Talent Not Gender: Babes In Toyland At Beaches Brew
... weren't part of the Seattle scene or the post-Nirvana feeding frenzy although an early Sub Pop poster had them billed, perhaps distastefully, ... «The Quietus, Jun 15»

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