disgusting
Definition of disgusting
: causing a strong feeling of dislike or disinclination : causing disgust the food was disgusting a disgusting magazine a disgusting way to treat people
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Examples of disgusting in a Sentence
What a disgusting way to treat people.
when we cleaned the room, we found a disgusting plate of moldy food under the bed
Recent Examples of disgusting from the Web
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Every once in a while, a video comes along that reminds us of nature’s extraordinary — and sometimes disgusting — mystery.
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What is gross or disgusting to one person may be a delicacy to another.
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The man is disgusting, and his time in the limelight is long past over.
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The gory photo first published in TMZ (Caution: The disgusting, disturbing images are still on the site as of early Wednesday (May 31).
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YouTube has also come under fire for its willful censorship of material as well as its failure to more carefully screen for material that is, at best, disgusting and, at worst, incitement.
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Origin and Etymology of disgusting
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DISGUSTING Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of disgusting for English Language Learners
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: so unpleasant to see, smell, taste, consider, etc., that you feel slightly sick
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: so bad, unfair, inappropriate, etc., that you feel annoyed and angry
DISGUSTING Defined for Kids
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Definition of disgusting for Students
: very sickening or bad a disgusting smell
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