Synonyms of yucky

yucky

adjective

ˈyə-kē 

variants also yukky

1

as in distasteful

disagreeable or disgusting to the sense of taste

a child at that age where every unfamiliar and untried food is preemptively dismissed as "yucky"

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distasteful
• horrible
• filthy
• obnoxious
• sickening
• bad
• unappetizing
• bland
• unpalatable
• shocking
• brackish
• awful
• unsavory
• nasty
• foul
• loathsome
• abominable
• repulsive
• revolting
• repugnant
• offensive
• repellent
• nauseating
• noisome
• insipid
• repellant
• tasteless
• flat
• flavorless
• savorless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delicious
• yummy
• tasty
• appetizing
• palatable
• delectable
• savoury
• savory
• attractive
• rich
• toothsome
• appealing
• delish
• flavorful
• piquant

2

as in unpleasant

not giving pleasure to the mind or senses

the weather is supposed to be yucky, so bring your jacket and umbrella

Synonyms & Similar Words

• unpleasant
• wicked
• bad
• nasty
• harsh
• awful
• horrible
• ugly
• unpleasing
• icky
• disagreeable
• sour
• unwelcome
• rotten
• distasteful
• unpalatable
• dreadful
• unlovely
• disgusting
• uncongenial
• displeasing
• miserable
• unsavory
• bitter
• hideous
• annoying
• obnoxious
• gross
• horrid
• sick
• loathsome
• abominable
• repulsive
• hateful
• revolting
• odious
• repugnant
• nauseous
• ghastly
• vile
• appalling
• sickening
• hellish
• obscene
• abhorrent
• horrendous
• repellent
• offensive
• unholy
• scandalous
• bilious
• invidious
• nauseating
• shocking
• villainous
• seamy
• irritating
• beastly
• gnarly
• noisome
• aggravating
• foul
• vexing
• god-awful
• crummy
• repellant
• revulsive
• crappy
• sucky
• lousy
• wretched
• galling
• crumby
• cruddy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• good
• nice
• pleasant
• grateful
• agreeable
• welcome
• satisfying
• pleasurable
• congenial
• palatable
• delicious
• delightful
• gratifying
• sweet
• pleasing
• friendly
• charming
• dreamy
• jolly
• amiable
• delectable
• kindly
• cheery
• felicitous

Examples of yucky in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Her mom offered her a Sour Patch Kid, which previous patients had figured out is perfect for covering up the yucky taste. —Brittany Trang, STAT, 13 Dec. 2023

Each page depicts two opposites—one yummy and one yucky—while showing a toddler’s reaction to eating each one. —Laura Denby, Parents, 30 Nov. 2023

Its high-speed capacity reaches an impressive 300 rotations per minute, effectively scrubbing yucky buildup off of surfaces like stone, grout, glass, and carpet. —Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023

Monsters are ghastly, grotesque, gruesome, hair-raising, hideous, horrifying, and downright yucky creatures. —Richard Lederer, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Oct. 2023