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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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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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"It's absolutely disgusting that they are doing this to families", she said.

From BBC

The spot is still damp and discolored, but at least the fabric is warmer and the white flowers have faded to a less disgusting green.

From Literature

"I think it's disgusting they spent that money on me, absolutely disgusting," Marsh said.

From BBC

At this, America’s hockey dudes laughed dutifully and dude-ily, unaware of how disgusting people would find this tidbit of locker room talk.

From Salon

He said the Iranian forces behind the strike were "ugly, cowardly and disgusting" - an unusually blunt personal insult for a head of state.

From BBC