English · Emotions & Feelings
disgust
dɪsˈɡʌst
[dɪsˈɡʌst]
a feeling of strong dislike
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A strong feeling of revulsion or disapproval.
Example
She turned away in disgust at the smell.
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.