disgust — a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɡʌst/
Korean meaning: 혐오감, 역겨움
Korean pronunciation: 디스**거**스트
Example Sentences
- His table manners disgusted everyone at the fancy restaurant.
- She couldn't hide her disgust when she saw the dirty kitchen.
- The movie was so bad that it disgusted even the most tolerant critics.
disgust
NOUN//dɪsˈɡʌst//
a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant or offensive
He takes one sip and immediately reacts with disgust at the spoiled milk.
When trust turns to rust, one look inside brings instant disgust.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'dégoût' meaning 'distaste', derived from Old French 'des-' (indicating reversal) combined with 'goût' (taste), which comes from Latin 'gustus' meaning taste.
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📝Examples
“His table manners disgusted everyone at the fancy restaurant.”
“She couldn't hide her disgust when she saw the dirty kitchen.”
“The movie was so bad that it disgusted even the most tolerant critics.”
“Public disgust with corruption led to massive protests.”
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