disgusting

adjective

dis·​gust·​ing di-ˈskə-stiŋ How to pronounce disgusting (audio)
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 How to pronounce disgusting (audio)
dis-ˈgə-
 also  diz-
adverb

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
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First came the disgusting pictures of waters so fouled that they were often compared to rotting guacamole. Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 June 2025 Republicans seem to try to outdo each other to see who can be the most hateful and disgusting. Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 26 June 2025 Sewage leaks are inherently disgusting and bad for drinking water, and lead to HABs that are the same. Suwanna Gauntlett Upjohn, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 Photograph: Chris Null As anyone who’s ever stuck a cotton swab in there knows, your ear canal is a filthy, disgusting place. Christopher Null, Wired News, 22 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for disgusting

Word History

Etymology

from present participle of disgust entry 2

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disgusting was in 1754

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“Disgusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgusting. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

disgusting

adjective
dis·​gust·​ing
dis-ˈgəs-tiŋ
: causing disgust
disgusting behavior
disgustingly adverb

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