bad taste in one's mouth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A feeling that something is morally despicable as to cause nausea.
  2. A feeling of guilt, responsibility, or embarrassment as to cause nausea.
  3. A feeling of disappointment and frustration.

Pronunciation

en-au-bad taste in one's mouth.ogg

Word forms

bad taste in one's mouth bad tastes in one's mouth

Etymology

Refers to the feeling of nausea or its aftereffects.

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