disgusting

adjective

dis·​gust·​ing di-ˈskə-stiŋ How to pronounce disgusting (audio)
dis-ˈgə-,
 also  diz-
: causing a strong feeling of dislike or disinclination : causing disgust
the food was disgusting
a disgusting magazine
a disgusting way to treat people
disgustingly
di-ˈskə-stiŋ-lē How to pronounce disgusting (audio)
dis-ˈgə-
 also  diz-
adverb

Examples of disgusting in a Sentence

What a disgusting way to treat people. when we cleaned the room, we found a disgusting plate of moldy food under the bed
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Word History

Etymology

from present participle of disgust entry 2

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disgusting was in 1754

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Cite this Entry

“Disgusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgusting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Kids Definition

disgusting

adjective
dis·​gust·​ing
dis-ˈgəs-tiŋ
: causing disgust
disgusting behavior
disgustingly adverb

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