disgust
Americanverb (used with object)
noun
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repugnance caused by something offensive; strong aversion.
He left the room in disgust.
- Synonyms:
- antipathy, detestation, abhorrence
- Antonyms:
- relish
verb
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to sicken or fill with loathing
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to offend the moral sense, principles, or taste of
noun
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a great loathing or distaste aroused by someone or something
-
as a result of disgust
Related Words
See dislike.
Other Word Forms
- disgustedly adverb
- disgustedness noun
- predisgust noun
- quasi-disgusted adjective
- quasi-disgustedly adverb
- self-disgust noun
- undisgusted adjective
Etymology
Origin of disgust
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
Example Sentences
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A quick peek around the corner reveals the bathroom and a whole other level of disgusting, and I regret agreeing to help again.
From Literature
The wandering soul scrutinized Clare in return, her expression moving through surprise, curiosity, discomfort, then—when she spotted his empty eye socket—disgust.
From Literature
The investor messaged de Min to ask: "Are you not the slightest ashamed and disgusted just stealing my money and my family's money?"
From BBC
When David refuses, insisting on marrying his true love, the king demands a disgusting bride price.
From Salon
Another described the move as "disgusting" and said "prices should be going down not up this late into the generation" of the console.
From BBC
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