disgust
verb (used with object)
to cause loathing or nausea in.
disgusted
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past participleof disgust.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof disgust.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
disgustverb (used with object)to cause loathing or nausea in.
Example Sentences
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Vincent was spurred to start the project after feeling "disgusted" at stories of malnutrition affecting primary school pupils in West Earlham, Norwich, with a headteacher reporting children with bowed legs.
From BBC ● Sep. 7, 2026
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have warned about a growing parasitic outbreak that causes explosive diarrhea, which has delighted and disgusted the internet, because of course it has.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
She argues that Richmond, alienated from the king and disgusted by parliamentary passivity, kindled a printed firestorm in the public sphere.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
One woman, who declined to give her name, looked almost disgusted as she passed the Wilshire/Cienega station, calling L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 8, 2026
Dad tosses his napkin onto the table, a disgusted look on his face.
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
