disgusting
/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
CEFR level B1Topic EmotionWord #2351 in the learning path
令人恶心的；令人反感的
Definitions
adj. extremely unpleasant, making you feel sick or strongly dislike something
令人恶心的；令人反感的
adj. so bad or wrong that it causes strong disapproval
令人愤慨的；不可接受的
Example
A disgusting smell came from the forgotten rubbish bag.
那个被遗忘的垃圾袋散发出一股令人恶心的气味。
Residents described the illegal dumping of waste beside their homes as disgusting and demanded immediate action.
居民称在住宅旁非法倾倒垃圾的行为令人愤慨，并要求立即采取行动。
Collocations
- a disgusting smell
- disgusting behaviour
- absolutely disgusting
Word family
- disgust (n.)
- disgust (v.)
- disgusted (adj.)
- disgustingly (adv.)
Synonyms
- revolting
- repulsive
Antonyms
- pleasant
Usage tip
disgusting形容事物令人反感；disgusted形容人感到反感。
FAQ
- What does disgusting mean?
- extremely unpleasant, making you feel sick or strongly dislike something so bad or wrong that it causes strong disapproval
- How is disgusting pronounced?
- UK /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/, US /dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.
