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disgusting

American  
[dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-] / dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs- /

adjective

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

    Synonyms:
    detestable, abhorrent, repugnant, revolting, repulsive, nauseous, sickening, loathsome
disgusting British  
/ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /

adjective

  1. Also (rare): disgustful.  loathsome; repugnant

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Other Word Forms

  • disgustingly adjective
  • disgustingness noun

Etymology

Origin of disgusting

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

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

And so it was that Clare, who had only moments before been speaking as a great Usher, was suddenly exposed for what he really was—a disgusting undead creature.

From Literature

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

When homeless Calumn Donaghey was turned away from a Holiday Inn Express hotel even after a charity had booked him a room, he felt "disgusting".

From BBC

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