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disgusting
[ dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs- ]
/ dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs- /
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adjective
causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.
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OTHER WORDS FROM disgusting
dis·gust·ing·ly, adjectivedis·gust·ing·ness, nounWords nearby disgusting
disgruntle, disgruntled, disguise, disgust, disgustful, disgusting, dish, dishabille, dishabituate, dish aerial, dishallow
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British Dictionary definitions for disgusting
disgusting
/ (dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ) /
adjective
loathsome; repugnantAlso (rare): disgustful
Derived forms of disgusting
disgustingly, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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