disgust
/dɪsˈɡʌst/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A strong feeling of dislike or revulsion. It can happen when something seems dirty, unpleasant, cruel, or morally wrong.
- She looked away in disgust.
- The smell filled him with disgust.
- Many people felt disgust at the cruel act.
verb
To make someone feel disgust, or to feel strong dislike or revulsion yourself.
- The dirty kitchen disgusted her.
- He was disgusted by the rude comment.
- The idea disgusts me.
Adinary Nuance
Disgust is stronger than dislike and more physical than hatred. Use disgust when something feels offensive, dirty, or deeply unpleasant. For people or ideas, it often suggests a strong emotional reaction, not just simple dislike.
In other languages
- Vietnamese
- ghê tởm
- Spanish
- asco
- Chinese
- 厌恶
- Japanese
- 嫌悪
- Korean
- 혐오
Etymology
From Latin disgustare, based on gustus meaning 'taste'. It entered English in the 16th century, first with the sense of strong dislike.
Common phrases
feel disgustin disgustwith disgustexpress disgust
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Frequently asked questions
- Is disgust a noun or a verb?
- It is both. As a noun, it means a strong feeling of revulsion. As a verb, it means to cause that feeling.
- Is disgust stronger than dislike?
- Yes. Disgust is much stronger and often suggests something foul, offensive, or morally upsetting.
- What's the difference between disgust and hatred?
- Hatred is about strong anger or hostility. Disgust is more about revulsion and the feeling that something is unpleasant or filthy.
- How do I use disgust in a sentence?
- You can say, 'The smell filled me with disgust' or 'The news disgusted him.'