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disgusting

American  
[dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-] / dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs- /

adjective

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

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

disgusting British  
/ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

  • disgustingly adjective
  • disgustingness noun

Etymology

Origin of disgusting

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

Example Sentences

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His mother Carley James said it was "disgusting" the school or local authority had not offered to fund replacement items, and has called for them to change their policy.

From BBC

Councillor George Madgwick, who moved to the party in July and is now the group leader in the city, said the comments were "frankly disgusting" and the abuse was "appalling".

From BBC

She says that, but then she must see something wrong, because she does that disgusting mom move where she licks her thumb and wipes at something beside my mouth.

From Literature

Some of the stuff I've seen this week has been disgusting.

From BBC

Carpenter condemned the clip, calling it “evil and disgusting” on X. “Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda,” she wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal