disgusting

[ dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs- ]

adjective

1. causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.

   Synonyms: detestable, abhorrent, repugnant, revolting, repulsive, nauseous, sickening, loathsome

disgusting

/ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /

adjective

1. loathsome; repugnant Also (rare)disgustful

Derived Forms

• disˈgustingly, adverb

Other Words From

• dis·gusting·ly adjective
• dis·gusting·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgusting¹

First recorded in 1745–55; disgust + -ing ²

Related Words

• abominable
• awful
• creepy
• distasteful
• gruesome
• hateful
• horrific
• loathsome
• nasty
• objectionable
• obnoxious
• odious
• outrageous
• repugnant
• scandalous
• shameless
• shocking
• vile
• vulgar