Pronunciation: /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Definitions of disgust

noun a feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of rotten food filled the room with disgust.

A2 She looked at the slimy creature with disgust on her face.

B1 The politician's actions caused widespread disgust among the public.

B2 The graphic images in the horror movie elicited feelings of disgust in the audience.

C1 His behavior at the dinner party was met with utter disgust by the other guests.

C2 The thought of eating insects may evoke disgust in some people, but it is a common practice in many cultures.

verb to cause someone to feel revulsion or profound disapproval

Example Sentences

A1 The smell of rotten food disgusts me.

A2 She was disgusted by the sight of the dirty bathroom.

B1 The politician's corrupt behavior disgusted the public.

B2 The graphic images in the documentary disgusted many viewers.

C1 The thought of eating insects may disgust some people, but it is a common practice in many cultures.

C2 The sheer brutality of the war crimes described in the report disgusted even the seasoned investigators.

Examples of disgust in a Sentence

formal The sight of the overflowing garbage cans filled him with disgust.

informal I can't stand the smell of that place, it just disgusts me.

slang That food looks so gross, it totally disgusts me.

figurative The corruption in politics fills me with a deep sense of disgust.

Grammatical Forms of disgust

past tense

disgusted

plural

disgusts

comparative

more disgusted

superlative

most disgusted

present tense

disgust

future tense

will disgust

perfect tense

have disgusted

continuous tense

is disgusting

singular

disgust

positive degree

disgusting

infinitive

to disgust

gerund

disgusting

participle

disgusted

Origin and Evolution of disgust

First Known Use: 1598 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'disgust' originated from the Latin word 'disgustare' which means 'to have a distaste for'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'disgust' has evolved to encompass a strong feeling of revulsion or repugnance towards something unpleasant or offensive.