countertaste

/kaʊnˈtɛrstˌeɪt, ˈkaʊntɛrst/ i

Definitions

1. noun

a taste that is opposite to or different from what is expected

“The chef was surprised by the strong countertaste of the spicy dish.”

Synonyms

  • aftertaste
  • palate-cleanser

Antonyms

  • flavor
  • taste