disgust

[dis-guhst, dih-skuhst]

verb (used with object)

1. to cause loathing or nausea in.

   Synonyms: nauseate, sicken
   Antonyms: delight

2. to offend the good taste, moral sense, etc., of; cause extreme dislike or revulsion in.

   Your vulgar remarks disgust me.

   Synonyms: revolt, repel

noun

1. a strong distaste; nausea; loathing.

2. repugnance caused by something offensive; strong aversion.

   He left the room in disgust.

   Synonyms: antipathy, detestation, abhorrence
   Antonyms: relish

disgust

/ dɪsˈɡʌst /

verb

1. to sicken or fill with loathing

2. to offend the moral sense, principles, or taste of

noun

1. a great loathing or distaste aroused by someone or something

2. as a result of disgust

Other Word Forms

• disgustedness noun
• disgustedly adverb
• predisgust noun
• quasi-disgusted adjective
• quasi-disgustedly adverb
• self-disgust noun
• undisgusted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgust¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; (for the verb) from Middle French desgouster, from des- dis- ¹ + gouster “to taste, relish” (derivative of goust “taste,” from Latin gusta; choose ); noun derivative of the verb

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgust¹

C16: from Old French desgouster, from des- _dis- ¹ + gouster to taste, from goust taste, from Latin gustus

Synonym Study

See dislike.

Example Sentences

Save Our Future and Our Kids Future - one of the Facebook pages behind the flags campaign - said it was "disgusted" by the councils' response.

From BBC

A second man has been arrested over "disgusting" racist abuse sent on social media to England footballer Jess Carter.

From BBC

Speaking on BBC News NI's Good Morning Ulster programme, she said it was "disgusting" that anyone would be attacked in their own home.

From BBC

He grins and flops them on the long boardroom table opposite his rival, who looks disgusted by this power move.

From Salon

The Annunciation school shooting is tragic, disgusting and heartbreaking.

From Salon

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• displease 
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• outrage 
• revolt 
• shock 
• sicken 
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