disgusting

adjective

dis·​gust·​ing di-ˈskə-stiŋ How to pronounce disgusting (audio)
dis-ˈgə-,
 also  diz-
: causing a strong feeling of dislike or disinclination : causing disgust
the food was disgusting
a disgusting magazine
a disgusting way to treat people
disgustingly
di-ˈskə-stiŋ-lē How to pronounce disgusting (audio)
dis-ˈgə-
 also  diz-
adverb

Examples of disgusting in a Sentence

What a disgusting way to treat people. when we cleaned the room, we found a disgusting plate of moldy food under the bed
Recent Examples on the Web Climate change is threatening to turn sublime summer stone fruits disgusting, or rob us of their pleasures entirely. Zoë Schlanger, The Atlantic, 11 Mar. 2024 The bronze statue was stolen, dismantled, and then burned in the disgusting hate crime. – The New York Mets have had a quiet offseason, but wound up spending less than $12 million for three relievers in Adam Ottavino, Jake Diekman and Shintaro Fujinami simply by staying patient. Bob Nightengale, USA TODAY, 4 Feb. 2024 But what’s going on in the court of public opinion is disgusting. Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 29 Feb. 2024 His statements regarding Nikki Haley’s husband are also disgusting. Dp Opinion, The Denver Post, 14 Feb. 2024 This is perfectly acceptable and a change from the Met’s 2022 disgusting sale of art to balance its budget, even though its endowment is north of $4 billion. Brian T. Allen, National Review, 27 Jan. 2024 To all of the Dallas Cowboys loyalists prone to pulling out their hair over another disgusting early playoff exit, calm down. USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2024 Animal compliance investigator Justin McClure told the outlet that the 56 dogs from the cruelty case were found in disgusting and dangerous conditions. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 5 Feb. 2024 As opposed to a small and rather disgusting indoor pool – which seems to be the norm at the local motels, the Hilton has a large outdoor, rooftop infinity pool overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Miami Staff, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

from present participle of disgust entry 2

First Known Use

1754, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of disgusting was in 1754

Dictionary Entries Near disgusting

Cite this Entry

“Disgusting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disgusting. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

disgusting

adjective
dis·​gust·​ing
dis-ˈgəs-tiŋ
: causing disgust
disgusting behavior
disgustingly adverb

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