disgust - Master This Word
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disgust Word Meanings
- a strong feeling of dislike
- to cause someone to feel dislike
- a sense of revulsion
disgust Example Sentences
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disgust Phonetic & Pronunciation
UK
/dɪsˈɡʌst/
US
/dɪsˈɡʌst/
disgust Word Etymology
dis- (not) + gust (taste) → Latin 'disgustare' → English. Imagine tasting something terrible and grimacing in revulsion as the unpleasant flavor overwhelms your senses.
Note 1: These definitions and etymologies are not standard dictionary definitions, but extended explanations provided to help with memorization and understanding of the actual application of words. Through this background information, we strive to make words more vivid and easier to understand, and help you remember their meanings in real life.
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Disgust is a strong, visceral feeling of dislike or revulsion. It can describe reactions to sensory stimuli, such as a foul odor or spoiled food, and it can also express a moral or ethical turn away from something unacceptable. As a noun, disgust names the emotion itself; as a verb, to disgust means to cause someone to feel that emotion. In casual speech, people speak of being disgusted or disgusted by something, often with the preposition at or by the object of disgust. Learners should note that disgust is stronger than simple dislike and carries a bodily arousal dimension.
Usage Reminders
- Use disgust for strong revulsion; pair with at/by to show what causes it; distinguish disgust from simple dislike; use disgusted to describe your own reaction; avoid mild terms for intense reactions; practice with sensory and moral contexts.
Common Misconceptions
- Disgust and dislike are the same level of intensity.
- Disgust always starts with a smell or taste.
- Disgust can only describe personal feelings, not things that cause them.
- Disgusted is a weaker form of disgust.
- Disgust is only about morality.
Thinking Differences
Disgust is treated as a strong, often bodily reaction in English, with clear noun/verb forms and common phrasal partners like disgust at/with, and disgusted by. Learners sometimes map it to milder dislike or to purely moral judgments, leading to underuse or miscollocations.
Learning Tips
- Learn common collocations with disgusted and disgust at/by
- Practice distinguishing disgust from mild dislike
- Use sensory contexts to trigger disgust accurately
- Note moral contexts differ from physical disgust
- Record native speaker phrases for natural usage
- Compare equivalents in your language to avoid false friends
5-Step Learning Method - Learn English in English
Step 1: Meaning
What is the meaning of the word 'disgust'?
A.A feeling of joy
B.A feeling of anger
C.A feeling of intense dislike
D.A feeling of accomplishment
Step 2: Usage
In which sentence is 'disgust' used correctly?
A.She was filled with delight when she saw the mess.
B.The beautiful view filled her with disgust.
C.The dog's playful antics caused disgust in the children.
D.His kindness sparked disgust in her heart.
Step 3: Similar Words
Which word is a synonym of 'disgust'?
A.Joy
B.Love
C.Hatred
D.Repulsion
Step 4: Opposite Words
Which word is an antonym of 'disgust'?
A.Admiration
B.Elation
C.Pleasure
D.Contentment
Step 5: Mastery
In what real-life situation might you experience 'disgust'?
A.Watching a horror movie
B.Eating spoiled food
C.Receiving a gift from a loved one
D.Winning a competition
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