Disgust

/dɪsˈɡʌst/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion.

He felt a sense of disgust when he saw the conditions of the place.

The state of being disgusted.

Her disgust at the injustice was evident in her speech.

verb

To cause someone to feel revulsion or strong disapproval.

The foul smell of the garbage disgusted him.

To offend the taste or moral sensibilities of.

Her rude remarks disgusted everyone at the dinner party.

Late Middle English: from Old French desgouter, based on gusto 'taste'.

disgusting behavior:

Actions that provoke strong dislike or anger.

out of disgust:

Acting due to strong feelings of aversion.

with disgust:

In a manner that shows strong dislike.

Grossed out

I was totally grossed out by that scene in the movie.

Throw up in my mouth

That joke made me throw up in my mouth a little.