adjective

disgusting

disgusting, revolting, gross

The smell from the bin was disgusting.

The smell from the trash can was disgusting.

His behaviour at the party was disgusting.

His behavior at the party was disgusting.

((sth.)) is disgusting (sth.) is extremely unpleasant The food was disgusting.

Synonyms: revolting, repulsive, gross; Antonyms: delightful, pleasant, lovely

From the prefix 'dis-' (expressing reversal) and Latin 'gustus' (taste). It literally means something that offends one's taste.

Imagine a bad 'gust' of wind carrying a terrible smell. That smell is 'disgusting'.

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