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
   as a result of disgust

Derived Forms

• disˈgustedness, noun
• disˈgustedly, adverb

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

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

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

Synonym Study

See dislike.

Example Sentences

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

From Freakonomics

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

From Outside Online

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.

From Ozy

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.

From Washington Post

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.

From Realm of History

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From The Daily Beast

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

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

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• antipathy
• aversion
• dislike
• distaste
• hatred
• loathing
• repulsion
• revulsion