dreggish

/ˈdrɛɡɪʃ/

Definitions

1. adjective

resembling or containing dregs, esp. of wine; unpleasant or unwholesome

“The dreggish taste of the old wine made us all hesitant to drink it.”

2. noun

a dreg; a dreggy or unwholesome substance

“The dreggish sediment at the bottom of the bottle was a sign of poor storage.”

Synonyms

  • dreggy
  • unpleasant
  • unwholesome

Antonyms

  • pleasant
  • wholesome