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Definitions

disgusting

[dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-] / dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs- /
ADJECTIVE
sickening; repulsive
Synonyms
STRONGEST
abominable awful creepy distasteful gruesome hateful horrific loathsome nasty objectionable obnoxious odious outrageous repugnant scandalous shameless shocking vile vulgar
STRONG
cloying foul gross nauseating revolting satiating stinking surfeiting
WEAK
beastly detestable frightful ghastly grody hideous horrid icky lousy macabre monstrous noisome offensive repellent rotten scuzzy sleazeball sleazy yecchy yucky
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreeable beautiful decent delightful friendly good great kind likeable lovable magnificent moral nice pleasant pleasing polite wonderful
STRONG
clean
WEAK
attractive desirous

Example Sentences

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When David refuses, insisting on marrying his true love, the king demands a disgusting bride price.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Their favorite move is a gasp-laugh, as when they flash a gruesome image on screen that’s so disgusting you can’t help but giggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

When homeless Calumn Donaghey was turned away from a Holiday Inn Express hotel even after a charity had booked him a room, he felt "disgusting".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

"It's been disgusting," resident Roger Young told national broadcaster RNZ.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

It was disgusting, but I didn’t want to hurt her feelings, so I sipped what I could.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin