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has a bad flavor vs has a bad taste

Both phrases are correct and commonly used in English. They can be used interchangeably to describe food or drinks that are unpleasant in flavor or taste.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 1165 views

has a bad flavor

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe food or drinks that are unpleasant in flavor.

This phrase is used to express that something tastes unpleasant or has an undesirable flavor.

Examples:

  • This soup has a bad flavor.
  • The cake has a bad flavor because of the burnt sugar.
  • The wine has a bad flavor due to improper storage.
  • The sauce has a bad flavor because of the expired ingredients.
  • The dish has a bad flavor because of too much salt.
  • New York has a bad "Flavor of Love" flashback of her being on a horse. Edit Share Hide. Facebook · Twitter · Permalink. In the beginning of the episode, Real  ...
  • My biggest complaint is that this has a bad flavor. It tastes more like aspartame than anything else. I was hoping for a honey taste and instead it's more of a fake  ...
  • May 18, 2015 ... “Corked” means a wine that has a bad flavor due to a chemical that is found or transferred in corks tainted with TCA (2,4,6-trichloroanisole).
  • Not that hash has a bad flavor, but it should be a conscious choice. Choosing material: Oil from buds is tastier than oil from even sugar trim, because most of the ...

Alternatives:

  • has an unpleasant flavor
  • has a terrible taste
  • tastes awful
  • has a disgusting flavor
  • has a repulsive taste

has a bad taste

This phrase is correct and commonly used to describe food or drinks that are unpleasant in taste.

This phrase is used to express that something has an unpleasant taste or flavor.

Examples:

  • This milk has a bad taste.
  • The coffee has a bad taste because it's burnt.
  • The fish has a bad taste due to improper cooking.
  • The juice has a bad taste because of added sugar.
  • The dish has a bad taste because of the spices.
  • Jun 30, 2015 ... The water has a bad taste but it's safe to drink, officials say. facebook Twitter icon Linkedin icon Google+ icon Email icon. By Chris Winters
  • Ladies and gentlemen, the last puff has a bad taste. Señoras y señores, la última bocanada deja un mal sabor. (FR) Mr President, Mr President-in-Office, spring ...
  • The milk has a bad taste. (FiRez); [S] · [T] It doesn't suit my tastes. (blay_paul); [S] · [T] It tastes a little bitter. (nadsat); [S] · [T] My mother tasted the milk. (CK)
  • Jul 7, 2010 ... I just called my dad to ask if HE has a bad taste in his mouth and sure enough — he does!! At least I know what the cause is and can work on ...

Alternatives:

  • has an unpleasant taste
  • tastes terrible
  • has a disgusting taste
  • has a repulsive flavor
  • tastes awful

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