PoliticsAugust 22, 2026
unpalatable
un-PAL-uh-tuh-bul
Definition
Difficult to tolerate, accept, or agree to; unpleasant.
Etymology
Derived from the prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'palatable,' which comes from the Medieval Latin 'palatabilis,' meaning agreeable to the palate or sense of taste.
In the news
The article uses the word to describe the harsh economic decisions lawmakers face as the national debt rises. These choices are called unpalatable because they will likely require unpopular tax increases or spending cuts.
As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due
Read the full article ↗The Washington Post