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- [dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-]
- /dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs-/
- /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-]
- /dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs-/
Definitions of disgusting word
- adjective disgusting causing disgust; offensive to the physical, moral, or aesthetic taste. 1
- verb with object disgusting to cause loathing or nausea in. 1
- verb with object disgusting to offend the good taste, moral sense, etc., of; cause extreme dislike or revulsion in: Your vulgar remarks disgust me. 1
- noun disgusting a strong distaste; nausea; loathing. 1
- noun disgusting repugnance caused by something offensive; strong aversion: He left the room in disgust. 1
- noun disgusting Arousing revulsion or strong indignation. 1
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Origin of disgusting
First appearance:
before 1745 One of the 47% newest English words
First recorded in 1745-55; disgust + -ing2
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Parts of speech for Disgusting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
disgusting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
disgusting usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for disgusting
adj disgusting
- distasteful — unpleasant, offensive, or causing dislike: a distasteful chore.
- vile — wretchedly bad: a vile humor.
- horrific — causing horror.
- scandalous — disgraceful; shameful or shocking; improper: scandalous behavior in public.
- objectionable — causing or tending to cause an objection, disapproval, or protest.
adjective disgusting
- repulsive — causing repugnance or aversion: a repulsive mask.
- filthy — foul with, characterized by, or having the nature of filth; disgustingly or completely dirty.
- sordid — morally ignoble or base; vile: sordid methods.
- horrible — causing or tending to cause horror; shockingly dreadful: a horrible sight.
Antonyms for disgusting
adj disgusting
- pleasant — pleasing, agreeable, or enjoyable; giving pleasure: pleasant news.
- pleasing — giving pleasure; agreeable; gratifying: a pleasing performance.
- kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
- polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
- lovable — of such a nature as to attract love; deserving love; amiable; endearing.
adjective disgusting
- gusting — Archaic. flavor or taste.
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