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has a bad taste vs has a good flavour

Both phrases are correct, but they convey different meanings. 'Has a bad taste' is used to describe something that tastes unpleasant, while 'has a good flavour' is used to describe something that tastes delicious. They are not directly comparable as they refer to opposite qualities of taste.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 718 views

has a bad taste

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that tastes unpleasant.

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

Examples:

This milk has a bad taste; it might be spoiled.
The medicine has a bad taste, but it's effective.
The sauce has a bad taste because it's burnt.
The fruit has a bad taste; it's not ripe yet.
The dish has a bad taste due to too much salt.

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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:

tastes awful
tastes terrible
has a foul taste
is unpalatable
is distasteful

has a good flavour

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to describe something that tastes delicious.

This phrase is used to express that something has a pleasant taste or flavor.

Examples:

This cake has a good flavour; it's so tasty.
The soup has a good flavour with all the spices.
The coffee has a good flavour with a hint of caramel.
The pasta has a good flavour with fresh herbs.
The wine has a good flavour with fruity notes.

Show examples from the web [+]

Tydeman's Early Worcester apple. A sweet early-season English apple, grown commercially on a small scale. Has a good flavour and somewhat under-rated.
Photo of Tydeman's Early Worcester. A sweet early-season English apple, grown commercially on a small scale. Has a good flavour and somewhat under-rated.
A sweet early-season English apple, grown commercially on a small scale. Has a good flavour and somewhat under-rated. 90.Wagener · ID photo for Wagener.
... more fully flushed. Katy, An attractive variety with pale green skin flushed with bright scarlet and dark red flecks. Its crispy white flesh has a good flavour.

Alternatives:

tastes delicious
is flavorful
has a great taste
is appetizing
is delectable

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