disgusting
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- disgustingly adjective
- disgustingness noun
Etymology
Origin of disgusting
Example Sentences
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"The way we've been treated has been disgusting," said the 43-year-old farmer who -despite receiving compensation from the company as a goodwill gesture - was still having issues.
From BBC
Whenever the power went out, she said, the tap water in the “High Power” unit would turn a “disgusting” brown color, so the inmates were supposed to be provided with six water bottles daily.
From Los Angeles Times
"It's absolutely disgraceful and disgusting that any social media platform allows this type of illegal content to be created," she said.
From BBC
"This is illegal," he said, also calling it "appalling" and "disgusting".
From BBC
“Am I liable if I can’t get this done right now? Between Christmas and New Year’s? It’s just the most obnoxious, disgusting behavior.”
From Los Angeles Times
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