disgusting

adjective

dis·​gust·​ing di-ˈskə-stiŋ 

dis-ˈgə-

also diz-

: causing a strong feeling of dislike or disinclination : causing disgust

the food was disgusting

a disgusting magazine

a disgusting way to treat people

disgustingly

di-ˈskə-stiŋ-lē 

dis-ˈgə-

also diz-

adverb

Synonyms of disgusting

• ugly
• sickening
• horrible
• awful
• hideous
• shocking
• obnoxious
• obscene
• offensive
• dreadful
• nasty
• unpleasant

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 on the Web

Critics at its first press screening called the film disgusting, accusing it of exploiting both its oblivious subjects and the beloved former first lady. —Rosemary Counter, Vanity Fair, 25 Feb. 2026

Just last week the president tweeted a vile and disgusting image of President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama, and refuses to apologize. —Literary Hub, 18 Feb. 2026

So the disgusting attempt to rewrite history – won’t help. —Grace Gilson, Sun Sentinel, 16 Feb. 2026

The Epstein files reveal plenty of powerful people to have tolerated or participated in disgusting and shameful behavior. —Gilad Edelman, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2026

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of disgust entry 2

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for disgusting

• adjusting
• distrusting
• encrusting
• entrusting
• busting
• crusting
• dusting
• gusting
• lusting
• rusting
• thrusting
• trusting

Kids Definition

disgusting

adjective

dis·​gust·​ing

dis-ˈgəs-tiŋ

: causing disgust

disgusting behavior

disgustingly adverb