disgust

dis-gust · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A strong feeling of disapproval and dislike at something considered unacceptable.

  2. 2.

    A feeling of revulsion or profound disapproval.

  3. 3.

    To cause someone to feel revulsion or profound disapproval.

  4. 4.

    To cause a strong feeling of dislike.

Related words

Antonyms: attraction, delight, pleasure
See also: loathing, repugnance, revulsion
Synonyms: distaste, loathing, repugnance, revulsion

Etymology

From Middle French desgouster meaning "to put off one's appetite," from des- meaning "opposite of" and gouster meaning "to taste." Related to the word gusto. First recorded in English in the 16th century.