disgusting
verb
Form of disgust , present participle of disgust.
Simple meaning
Cause aversion in.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
dihsguhstingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
present participle of disgust
Cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
present participle of disgust
To cause an intense dislike for something.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
This meaning: Cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
In this sense, disgusting is a very strong, expressive word and expresses physical or moral revulsion, not simple disapproval.
- Emotional tone
- Strongly negative
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Very strong
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Harsh or blunt
- Usage feel
- Blunt and forceful
Where it naturally appears
- Ethics/values
- Personal/emotional discussion
- Literature/storytelling
Usage note
Disgusting is emotionally heavy: it suggests deep or lasting feeling, not a passing mood, so it can overstate a small reaction.
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