Disgust: meaning, definitions and examples

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disgust

[ dɪˈskʌst ]

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feeling

A strong feeling of dislike or disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive.

Synonyms

abhorrence, aversion, repugnance, revulsion

Examples of usage

He wrinkled his nose in disgust.
She couldn't hide her disgust at the sight of the cockroach.
I could see the disgust in his eyes.

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action

To cause someone to feel intense aversion or repugnance.

Synonyms

nauseate, repel, revolt, sicken

Examples of usage

The smell of rotten eggs disgusts me.
The graphic images on the news disgusted the viewers.

Translations

Translations of the word "disgust" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgosto

🇮🇳 घृणा

🇩🇪 Ekel

🇮🇩 jijik

🇺🇦 огида

🇵🇱 wstręt

🇯🇵 嫌悪 (けんお)

🇫🇷 dégoût

🇪🇸 asco

🇹🇷 iğrenme

🇰🇷 혐오 (hyeomo)

🇸🇦 اشمئزاز

🇨🇿 hnus

🇸🇰 zhnusenie

🇨🇳 厌恶 (yànwù)

🇸🇮 gnus

🇮🇸 viðbjóður

🇰🇿 жиіркеніш

🇬🇪 ზიზღი

🇦🇿 iyrənclik

🇲🇽 asco

Word origin

The word 'disgust' originated in the 16th century from the Old French word 'desgouster', which means 'strong dislike'. Over the years, it has evolved to encompass a strong feeling of aversion or revulsion towards something unpleasant or offensive. The concept of disgust has been studied by psychologists and philosophers to understand its role in human behavior and decision-making processes.