Synonyms of yucky

yucky

adjective

ˈyə-kē 

variants also yukky

1

as in horrible

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of yucky

Pour white vinegar down drains to banish yucky scents. — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026

Still, with this now primarily a corporate case for the defendants, and a lot of something yucky still to be flung at the docket by both sides heading towards trial, calmer heads and reputations ultimately prevailed. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 4 May 2026

Just like conventional cookies made with wheat, flavors and textures of gluten-free cookies vary wildly, from dry and crumbly to rich and chewy, and from deliciously munchable to yucky and forgettable. — Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 23 Apr. 2026

But these products can be expensive and frankly, yucky. — Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 28 Aug. 2025