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Meaning of disgusting
The primary meaning of the word "disgusting" is extremely unpleasant or repulsive.
Etymology of disgusting
The word "disgusting" has its roots in the 17th century, derived from the verb "disgust", which originated from the Old French "desgouter", meaning "to disgust" or "to sicken", and the Latin "disgustare", which is a combination of "dis-" (meaning "opposite of" or "not") and "gustare" (meaning "to taste").
Synonyms
repulsive
repugnant
foul
offensive
nauseating
sickening
vile
loathsome
odious
hateful
distasteful
unpleasant
unpalatable
disgusting
objectionable
disagreeable
abhorrent
detestable
contemptible
despicable
heinous
atrocious
gruesome
ghastly
horrifying
appalling
nauseous
stomach-churning
gut-wrenching
off-putting
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of revulsion or strong distaste
- * Extremely unpleasant or repulsive
- * Causing a feeling of nausea or disgust
Usage Examples
- The smell of rotten food was disgusting and made me feel sick.
- * She found the idea of eating insects disgusting and refused to try it.
- * The conditions in the prison were disgusting, with overflowing toilets and no clean water.