- present participle of disgust.
disgusting
Example Sentences
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“It’s French fries and hot dogs and hamburgers and ice cream. It’s disgusting, isn’t it?”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026
"For me, it's disgusting ... I don't want to see that. I love nature. I love life. Not things that bring death."
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
Hearts head coach Derek McInnes says his side are "up against everybody" after a "disgusting" 99th-minute penalty winner for Celtic ensured the Scottish Premiership title race would go to a final-day decider on Saturday.
From BBC • May 13, 2026
It’s the cheapest, or the most lovably disgusting, and it couldn’t be replaced.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
‘A disgusting spider! Quick! Fetch me the mop with the long handle!’
From "James and the Giant Peach" by Roald Dahl
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