Abgeschmack

derNoun

bad taste; lack of taste (archaic)

English translations

  1. 01

    bad taste

  2. 02

    tastelessness

  3. 03

    vulgarity

Word details

German meaning
Mangel an gutem Geschmack, Taktlosigkeit, Geschmacklosigkeit.
English meaning
Lack of good taste, tactlessness, tastelessness.
Synonym
Geschmacklosigkeit, Unappetitlichkeit
German example
Sein Verhalten war ein Abgeschmack.
English example
His behavior was in bad taste.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Abgeschmack
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Abgeschmack”

  1. Das Design zeugt von einem gewissen Abgeschmack. (The design shows a certain lack of taste.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Abgeschmack' a common word?

No, it is very rare. You would typically use 'Geschmacklosigkeit' in modern German.