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disgust

[ dis-guhst, dih-skuhst ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to cause loathing or nausea in.

    Synonyms: nauseate, sicken

    Antonyms: delight

  2. to offend the good taste, moral sense, etc., of; cause extreme dislike or revulsion in:

    Your vulgar remarks disgust me.

    Synonyms: revolt, repel



noun

  1. a strong distaste; nausea; loathing.
  2. repugnance caused by something offensive; strong aversion:

    He left the room in disgust.

    Synonyms: antipathy, detestation, abhorrence

    Antonyms: relish

disgust

/ dɪsˈɡʌst /

verb

  1. to sicken or fill with loathing
  2. to offend the moral sense, principles, or taste of


noun

  1. a great loathing or distaste aroused by someone or something
  2. in disgust
    in disgust as a result of disgust

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Derived Forms

  • disˈgustedness, noun
  • disˈgustedly, adverb

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Other Words From

  • dis·gust·ed·ly adverb
  • dis·gust·ed·ness noun
  • pre·dis·gust noun
  • qua·si-dis·gust·ed adjective
  • qua·si-dis·gust·ed·ly adverb
  • self-dis·gust noun
  • un·dis·gust·ed adjective

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disgust1

First recorded in 1590–1600; (for the verb) from Middle French desgouster, from des- dis- 1 + gouster “to taste, relish” (derivative of goust “taste,” from Latin gusta; choose ); noun derivative of the verb

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Word History and Origins

Origin of disgust1

C16: from Old French desgouster, from des- dis- 1+ gouster to taste, from goust taste, from Latin gustus

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Synonym Study

See dislike.

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Example Sentences

There’s disgust related to certain types of animals and insects.

Moreover, you’ll then take that disgust along with you on your next ride.

My friends painted it as a cuisine that might lead to feelings of desire or disgust, depending on how offended you were that it bore not even the slightest resemblance to a taco.

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Virginia Tech tight end James Mitchell, a junior, this week recalled with disgust navigating through the celebration on the field at Scott Stadium to get back to the locker room.

The heinous act was apparently carried out of disgust when the moon god was witness to Uke Mochi’s spitting out of various food items.

As the announcement was read, the reaction from the gathered crowd was one of anger and disgust.

The past few years of ugly gridlocked bloodsport politics have driven many Americans out of the arena in disgust.

What these men do have is a muscular hold on popular disgust with religious extremism.

“Objection,” said defense attorney Patrick Ostronic, wearing a look of disgust.

Reporting it; linking to it; commenting on it; marveling at it; expressing shock and disgust about it.

He couldn't sell them; he couldn't burn them; he was even compelled to insure them, to his intense disgust.

At this point Harry entered and stood afar off, eying Punch, a disheveled heap in the corner of the room, with disgust.

For fourteen years Massna served in the Royal Italians, but at last he retired in disgust.

Some who would face a mad bull coolly enough spring with disgust from a cockroach or a centipede.

She shuddered with disgust as the rich brown water of the Nile came up to her breast, to her chin.

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