disgusting

dis-gust-ing · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Arousing revulsion or strong disapproval.

  2. 2.

    Extremely unpleasant or unacceptable.

  3. 3.

    Causing a feeling of strong dislike or repulsion.

Related words

Antonyms: appealing, delightful, pleasant
See also: disgust, disgusted, revolting
Synonyms: loathsome, repulsive, revolting, sickening

Etymology

From disgust with the present participle suffix -ing used as an adjective. The base word derives from Middle French desgouster meaning "to put off one's appetite."