The phrase "unsavory people" refers to individuals who are considered unpleasant or disreputable and may engage in questionable behavior. They are generally not well-regarded by others due to their negative traits or actions. Full definition
The film doesn't let Graham off the hook for being socially cozy with some pretty unsavory people (like Robert McNamara and Henry Kissinger), but it captures a moment when, perhaps, some part of her ideology shifted. (vanityfair.com)
It's a hopeful film, but at the same time, heartbreaking, as the branding of convicted addicts as unsavory people makes it difficult for them to ever go straight. (qwipster.net)
Your neighbor could be running a drug lab that explodes and causes an apartment fire, or they could be generally irresponsible, or they could be bringing unsavory people around the apartment who might be inclined to steal your new TV. (effectivecoverage.com)