Disgust — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun verb /di-ˈskəst/ dis·gust

Meaning & Definition of Disgust

Disgust (noun)

  1. marked aversion aroused by something highly distasteful, repugnance

Disgust (verb)

  1. to provoke to loathing, repugnance, or aversion, be offensive to
  2. to cause (one) to lose an interest or intention
  3. to cause disgust

Disgust (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness

    "we turned from the grisly scene with disgust"

    similar: aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion
    related: abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred, allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure
    near: appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use

Disgust (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause to feel disgust

    "the movie's graphic, nonstop violence disgusted us"

    similar: gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, revolt, sicken, turn off, turn one's stomach
    related: displease, distress, appall, disquiet, horrify, affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock
    near: allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull, seduce, tempt, delight, gratify, please, rejoice, tickle, enrapture, enthrall, entrance, appeal (to), interest, intrigue

Related Entry: Self-disgust (noun)

Self-disgust is a different word from Disgust. The synonyms below are for self-disgust, not for disgust.

  1. as in self-loathing, self-hate

    similar: self-hate, self-loathing, diffidence, self-doubt, altruism, unselfishness, humbleness, humility, modesty, bashfulness, demureness, shyness, timidity, timidness, passiveness, passivity
    opposite: amour propre, bighead, complacence, complacency, conceit, conceitedness, ego, egotism, pomposity, pompousness, pride, pridefulness, self-admiration, self-assumption, self-conceit, self-congratulation, self-esteem, self-glory, self-importance, self-love, self-opinion, self-satisfaction, smugness, swelled head, swellheadedness, vaingloriousness, vainglory, vainness, vanity, assurance, confidence, self-assurance, self-confidence, self-righteousness

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Disgust

The most common words with a similar meaning to Disgust:

aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, gross out, nauseate, put off, repel, repulse, revolt, sicken, turn off, turn one's stomach

Related Words for Disgust

abhorrence, abomination, antipathy, execration, hate, hatred, allergy, averseness, disapproval, disfavor, disinclination, dislike, disliking, displeasure, displease, distress, appall, disquiet, horrify, affront, insult, offend, outrage, shock

Near Antonyms of Disgust

appetite, bent, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, partiality, penchant, predilection, preference, propensity, relish, shine, taste, use, allure, attract, beguile, bewitch, captivate, charm, disarm, draw, enchant, entice, fascinate, lure, pull

Word Forms of Disgust

Inflections: disgusted, disgusting, disgusts

Origin & Etymology of Disgust

Middle French desgouster, from des- dis- + goust taste, from Latin gustus; akin to Latin gustare to taste choose

First known use: 1598

Words & Phrases Containing Disgust

self-disgust

Frequently Asked Questions about Disgust

What does "Disgust" mean?

"Disgust" means marked aversion aroused by something highly distasteful, repugnance. As an a noun and a verb, it is defined as: marked aversion aroused by something highly distasteful, repugnance. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Disgust"?

Other words for "Disgust" include aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion and revulsion. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Disgust" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Disgust"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Disgust". Common alternatives include aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea, repugnance, repulsion, revulsion, gross out and nauseate.

How do you use "Disgust" in a sentence?

Examples of "Disgust" in a sentence: "we turned from the grisly scene with disgust"; "the movie's graphic, nonstop violence disgusted us".

Is "Disgust" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Disgust" can be used as a noun and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Disgust"?

"Disgust" is pronounced /di-ˈskəst/ and divided into syllables as dis·gust.

What is the origin of the word "Disgust"?

"Disgust" comes from Middle French desgouster, from des- dis- + goust taste, from Latin gustus; akin to Latin gustare to taste choose. First known use: 1598.

What is another word for "Disgust" meaning "a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness"?

When "Disgust" (noun) means a dislike so strong as to cause stomach upset or queasiness, synonyms include aversion, distaste, horror, loathing, nausea and repugnance.