Disgusting: meaning, definitions and examples
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disgusting
[ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ ]
feeling
Causing a strong feeling of dislike or disapproval; arousing disgust.
Synonyms
repugnant, repulsive, revolting
Examples of usage
- It's disgusting to see how much food is wasted every day.
- She found the smell of the garbage disgusting.
- The conditions in the factory were described as disgusting.
appearance
Extremely unpleasant or offensive to the senses.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She made a disgusting face when she tasted the food.
- The public restroom was in a disgusting state of filth.
Translations
Translations of the word "disgusting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 nojento
🇮🇳 घिनौना
🇩🇪 widerlich
🇮🇩 menjijikkan
🇺🇦 огидний
🇵🇱 obrzydliwy
🇯🇵 気持ち悪い
🇫🇷 dégoûtant
🇪🇸 asqueroso
🇹🇷 iğrenç
🇰🇷 역겨운
🇸🇦 مقزز
🇨🇿 odporný
🇸🇰 odporný
🇨🇳 恶心的
🇸🇮 odvraten
🇮🇸 viðbjóðslegur
🇰🇿 жиіркенішті
🇬🇪 მოსაწყენი
🇦🇿 iyrənc
🇲🇽 asqueroso
Word origin
The word 'disgusting' originated from the Middle French word 'dégoutant', which means 'causing loathing'. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe something extremely unpleasant or offensive. Over time, 'disgusting' has become a commonly used adjective to express strong feelings of dislike or disapproval.
See also: disgust, disgustingly.