disgusting

[dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-]

adjective

1. causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste.

   Synonyms: detestable, abhorrent, repugnant, revolting, repulsive, nauseous, sickening, loathsome

disgusting

/ dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /

adjective

1. Also (rare): disgustful. loathsome; repugnant

Other Word Forms

• disgustingly adverb
• disgustingness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of disgusting¹

First recorded in 1745–55; disgust + -ing ²

Example Sentences

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

The Annunciation school shooting is tragic, disgusting and heartbreaking.

From Salon

"Speed and cost-cutting cannot come at the expense of dignity and respect for workers," Ms Streets said, describing the "botched" episode as "disgusting".

From BBC

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

From BBC

Related Words

• abominable 
• awful 
• creepy 
• distasteful 
• gruesome 
• hateful 
• horrific 
• loathsome 
• nasty 
• objectionable 
• obnoxious 
• odious 
• outrageous 
• repugnant 
• scandalous 
• shameless 
• shocking 
• vile 
• vulgar