disgusting
Definitions
Causing strong revulsion; extremely unpleasant or offensive
令人厌恶的；恶心的；极其讨厌的
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedFrom disgust (dis- 'reverse' + gust 'taste') + -ing. The -ing ending points outward at the cause: disgusting describes the thing that makes you recoil — a disgusting smell, disgusting behavior. Pair it with disgusted (-ed), which describes the person feeling it.
Root gust still carries 6 more wordsUsage Guide
The classic -ing vs -ed adjective split. Use disgusting for the cause (The food was disgusting) and disgusted for the experiencer (I was disgusted by the food). Saying 'I am disgusting' literally means you make others feel sick — a common learner slip when you mean 'I am disgusted.'
Example Sentences
- 1.
The kitchen was absolutely disgusting after the party.
- 2.
It's disgusting how rudely he treats the waiters.
- 3.
What a disgusting smell — has something gone bad in the fridge?
Easily Confused
disgusting vs disgusted — disgusting = the thing causing revulsion (a disgusting mess); disgusted = the person feeling it (I was disgusted). Rule: -ing for the trigger, -ed for the feeler.