disgust
/dɪsˈɡʌst/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: disgusts · disgusted
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To cause an intense dislike for something.
Verb
Examples
It disgusts me to see her chew with her mouth open.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
An intense dislike or loathing someone feels for something bad or nasty.
Noun
Examples
With an air of disgust, she stormed out of the room.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “disgust” mean?
To cause an intense dislike for something.
Is “disgust” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.