disgusting

[dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-]

adjective

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

   Synonyms: detestable, abhorrent, repugnant, revolting, repulsive, nauseous, sickening, loathsome

disgusting

/ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /

adjective

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

Other Word Forms

• disgustingly adverb
• disgustingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgusting¹

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

Related Words

• abominable 
• awful 
• creepy 
• distasteful 
• gruesome 
• hateful 
• horrific 
• loathsome 
• nasty 
• objectionable 
• obnoxious 
• odious 
• outrageous 
• repugnant 
• scandalous 
• shameless 
• shocking 
• vile 
• vulgar