ACQUIRED TASTE Definition & Meaning

acquired taste

noun

something that is unfamiliar or objectionable but becomes gradually more liked or accepted.
His modern paintings are an acquired taste.

acquired taste

noun

a liking for something that is at first considered unpleasant
the thing so liked

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of acquired taste¹

First recorded in 1730–40

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Idioms and Phrases

Something one learns to like rather than appreciates immediately. For example, Because it is so salty, caviar for many individuals is an acquired taste, or With its lack of decorative detail, this china pattern is definitely an acquired taste. [Mid-1800s]

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Of course, tinned fish is an acquired taste, so prioritizing good quality fish and embracing variety are key.

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Foreman’s idea of theater, born in opposition to the mainstream, was an acquired taste that some of the most rigorously inventive sensibilities couldn’t get enough of.

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Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but it's fair to assume that vulture looks are an acquired taste.

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“Some of these things are an acquired taste, but I think adventurous eating is worth it for all the benefits it conveys,” she notes.

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Dyche, whose style of play has been something of an acquired taste to some Everton fans, got it spot on here and deserved to fully enjoy the finest night since his appointment.

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