disgusting
dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ
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Definition of disgusting - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

strong dislikecausing strong dislike, especially for being offensive or immoral
  • That was a disgusting thing to say.
  • The food smelled disgusting.
  • He found the politician's actions disgusting.
repulsive revolting vile
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Origin of disgusting

Old French, desgouster (distaste)

Terms with disgusting included in their meaning

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cleanliness
dirt or refuse that is disgusting
manner
in a disgusting or crude manner
horror
disgusting or viscerally revolting
movement
move away from something scary or disgusting
disgust
more disgusting or unpleasant than something else
behavior
most unpleasant or disgusting
pukingadj.
sensation
extremely unpleasant or disgusting
grossadj.
emotion
highly offensive or disgusting

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  1. French:dégoûtant, ...
  2. German:widerlich, ...
  3. Italian:schifoso, ...
  4. Spanish:asqueroso, ...
  5. Portuguese:nojento, ...
  6. Chinese:令人作呕的, ...
  7. Japanese:気持ち悪い, ...
  8. Arabic:مُقَزِّز, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַגְעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:отвратительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:огидний, ...
  12. Hindi:घृणास्पद, ...
disgust
dɪsˈɡʌst

Definition of disgust - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
emotionintense loathing for something unpleasant
  • His disgust for the spoiled food was evident.
abhorrence revulsion
2.
cause of aversionsomething that causes a strong dislike
  • The spoiled food was a disgust to everyone..
abhorrence revulsion

Verb

tr.
1.
emotioncause intense dislike or disapproval in someone
  • The smell of the garbage disgusts me.
repel revolt
2.
moral offenseoffend someone's moral sense or principles
  • The corruption in politics disgusts many citizens.
appall offend outrage
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Expressions with disgust

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showing strong dislike, revulsion or deep disapproval
He turned away in disgust at the cruel remark.
in a way that causes strong dislike or disapproval for someone
Much to his disgust, the cake was already gone.
causing strong dislike or disapproval in someone
He arrived late, much to her disgust.
feeling of intense dislike or disapproval of oneself
After the mistake, he felt a deep self-disgust that lingered for days..

Origin of disgust

Latin, dis- (expressing reversal) + gustus (taste)

Examples of disgust in a sentence

  • His disgust was apparent when he saw the mess.
  • The sight of the mess was a disgust.
  • The smell of the garbage was a disgust.
  • The cruelty of the scene disgusted the audience.
  • His behavior disgusts everyone around him.
  • The blatant injustice disgusted the entire community.

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  1. French:dégoût, dégoûter, ...
  2. German:Ekel, ekeln, ...
  3. Italian:disgusto, disgustare, ...
  4. Spanish:repulsión, disgustar, ...
  5. Portuguese:nojo, enojar, ...
  6. Chinese:厌恶, 恶心, ...
  7. Japanese:嫌悪感, うんざりさせる, ...
  8. Arabic:اشْمِئْزَاز, أَشْمَأَزّ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גּוֹעַל, לְהַגְעִיל, ...
  10. Russian:отвращение, вызвать отвращение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відраза, викликати огиду, ...
  12. Hindi:घृणा, घिन दिलाना, ...
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