English · Emotions & Feelings
disgusted
/dɪsˈɡʌs.tɪd/
[/dɪsˈɡʌs.tɪd/]
strongly repelled
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Feeling strong dislike or disapproval at something unpleasant.
Example
She was disgusted by the filthy kitchen and refused to eat anything prepared there.
She was disgusted by the filthy kitchen and refused to eat anything prepared there.
Etymology
From Latin 'dis-' (apart) and 'gustare' (to taste), via Italian 'disgustare'.
How & Where It’s Used
Expresses revulsion at sights, tastes, smells, or moral wrongs.