disgustful
Americanadjective
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Origin of disgustful
Example Sentences
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She was refused permission, an act that she found "disgustful."
From Time Magazine Archive
She had never had any feeling but toleration for Lingen; James had erected him as a foible; and that he should use him now as a counter-irritant made her both sore and disgustful.
From Love and Lucy by Maurice Henry Hewlett
But that did not detract from the pervading sensation of disgustful grubbiness.
From Patsy by S. R. (Samuel Rutherford) Crockett
On the contrary, none are more disgustful in company than the impudent and presuming.
From The Young Gentleman and Lady's Monitor, and English Teacher's Assistant by John Hamilton Moore
"I'm through with that bunch down there," he said in the tone of deep, disgustful renunciation.
From The Duke Of Chimney Butte by P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman) Ivory
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