disgusting

Definition

  • adjective: so unpleasant to see, smell, taste, consider, etc., that you feel slightly sick
  • adjective: causing 'disgust'
  • synonyms: sickening, offensive, revolting

Examples

  • I think the way the news media focuses on celebrities is 'disgusting'. [='repugnant']

  • ('informal + humorous') a 'disgustingly' good player [=an extremely good player]

  • She finds the idea of eating meat totally 'disgusting'. [='repulsive']

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Maybe we should lick it. Just in case. I'll do it. You know, the baby stinks. So if it poops, where does it go? Humans are disgusting. Okay, you. Check for poop. Why am I the poop checker? Because returning it is your idea. Because you're small and insignificant (..)
    2002 Ice Age