acquired taste

Frequency: 8.05.1 per million words

A liking for something that is at first considered unpleasant.

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  • Olives are an acquired taste for many people.
  • Black coffee is definitely an acquired taste; I used to hate it.
  • For some, listening to free-form jazz is an acquired taste.
  • I'll admit, modern art is a bit of an acquired taste for me.
  • The strong flavor of blue cheese makes it an acquired taste.
  • You could say that running marathons is an acquired taste; it's not enjoyable for everyone at first.
  • Some of the best things in life, like dark chocolate and fine wine, are an acquired taste.
  • Do you think sushi is an acquired taste, or did you like it immediately?
  • Whisky was an acquired taste for him, but now he's a connoisseur.
  • His sense of humor is an acquired taste; you have to get to know him.