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. as a result of disgust

Other Word Forms

• disgustedly adverb
• disgustedness noun
• predisgust noun
• quasi-disgusted adjective
• quasi-disgustedly adverb
• self-disgust noun
• undisgusted 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

The two camps appear to share a sense of disgust about the UK's ailing economy and the poor state of public services - although they do not necessarily agree on the causes or the solutions.

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Nick, who only wanted to be identified by his first name, said he is disgusted by immigration arrests that have taken place in the city by masked federal agents.

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Bellamy says he now often cringes looking back at the enraged footballer, banning his own team from throwing their arms up in disgust as he was so prone to do.

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I realize you gotta pay your athletes and all the teams you own, but I find it disgusting that all home games end up being a road games for the Rams.

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When the charges were dismissed earlier this year for lack of evidence, Caroline said she was "indignant and disgusted".

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Related Words

• bother 
• disenchant 
• displease 
• disturb 
• insult 
• irk 
• nauseate 
• offend 
• outrage 
• revolt 
• shock 
• sicken 
• turn off 
• upset