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disgusting

[dis-guhs-ting, dih-skuhs-] / dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ, dɪˈskʌs- /


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When David refuses, insisting on marrying his true love, the king demands a disgusting bride price.

From Salon • Mar. 29, 2026

Their favorite move is a gasp-laugh, as when they flash a gruesome image on screen that’s so disgusting you can’t help but giggle.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

"It's been disgusting," resident Roger Young told national broadcaster RNZ.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

“My wife and I decided that I will never be in the room with that disgusting person ever again,” Lutnick said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

The ash tasted disgusting, like dirt mixed with chalk.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis