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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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"And it is disgusting to see the type of behaviour we have seen in the Labour Party," she added.

From BBC

"I decided that I will never be in the room with that disgusting person ever again," he said.

From BBC

Last week, the star wrote an open letter to ticketing companies calling the practice "disgusting" and "vile", and urged the company to "do better".

From BBC

Those responsible, he added, "should be held accountable for the disgusting attempt to intimidate this family".

From BBC

“As today’s arrests and charges illustrate, anyone who engages in such disgusting conduct will face severe consequences from this Department of Justice.”

From Los Angeles Times

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