Meaning & Definition of Disgusting in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: Causing a strong sense of revulsion or profound disapproval.

  Example Sentence: The food was so spoiled it was simply disgusting.

• Definition: Offensive to the senses, especially to the sense of taste or smell.

  Example Sentence: The disgusting smell emanating from the garbage made me feel ill.

• Definition: Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.

  Example Sentence: His disgusting behavior at the party shocked everyone.

Etymology

Origin: From the Latin 'disgustare', meaning 'to taste badly'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• disgusting behavior: Actions that are morally or socially unacceptable.
• disgusting food: Food that is inedible or repulsive to taste.
• disgusting habits: Unpleasant or disgusting practices or routines.

Translations

• Spanish: repugnante

• French: dégoutant

• German: ekelhaft

• Russian: отвратительный

Related Words

• disgust: A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval aroused by something unpleasant.

• repulsion: A feeling of intense distaste or disgust.

Slang Meanings of disgusting

• Meaning: Gross

  Example Sentence: That moldy sandwich is so gross!

• Meaning: Sick

  Example Sentence: That prank was sick, man!