disgusting — extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of revulsion
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of revulsion
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 극도로 불쾌하고 혐오감을 일으키는
Korean pronunciation: 디**스**거스팅
Example Sentences
- My roommate left pizza in the fridge for three months - it was absolutely disgusting!
- The public restroom was so disgusting that I held it in for five hours.
- His disgusting table manners made everyone lose their appetite.
disgusting
ADJECTIVE//dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ//
extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of revulsion
A person finds the rotten food absolutely disgusting and revolting
Too trusting, now disgusting - should've seen the dusting!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'disgustus', formed from the prefix 'dis-' (away, opposite) combined with 'gustus' (taste). The word originally meant 'offended taste' and evolved to describe something causing strong revulsion or displeasure.
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📝Examples
“My roommate left pizza in the fridge for three months - it was absolutely disgusting!”
“The public restroom was so disgusting that I held it in for five hours.”
“His disgusting table manners made everyone lose their appetite.”
“She found the idea of eating insects completely disgusting.”
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