1. having an unpleasant taste or smell
2. morally offensive or objectionable; disreputable

Examples

• The meat had an unsavory smell that made me lose my appetite.
• She refused to eat the unsavory leftovers from yesterday.
• The politician was involved in several unsavory business deals.
• He had a reputation for associating with unsavory characters.
• The restaurant was shut down due to unsavory conditions in the kitchen.
• The detective uncovered some unsavory details about the suspect’s past.
• The unsavory odor coming from the garbage can was overwhelming.