disgust — meaning, examples & etymology [English]

disgust (dɪsˈɡʌst)

noun  ·  Intermediate  ·  Emotions & Feelings

🔊 dɪsˈɡʌst

Meaning

Meaning: a feeling of strong dislike

A strong feeling of revulsion or disapproval.

Examples

🗣 She turned away in disgust at the smell.

Etymology

From Old French ‘desgouster’ meaning ‘to lose one’s appetite’.

How & Where It’s Used

Names revulsion at something offensive.

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Tags: emotion, negative

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