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- Dictionarydisgusting/dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. arousing revulsion or strong indignation: "he had the most disgusting rotten teeth" Similar Opposite
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2 days ago · Disgust is one of the seven universal emotions and arises as a feeling of aversion towards something offensive. We can feel disgusted by something we perceive with our physical senses (sight, smell, touch, sound, taste), by the actions or appearances of people, and even by ideas.
2 days ago · Dr. Ekman identified the six basic emotions as anger, surprise, disgust, enjoyment, fear, and sadness. His research shows the strongest evidence to date of a seventh emotion, which is contempt.
Jun 14, 2024 · Disgust can be broken down into two different categories: “core” disgust and interpersonal disgust. Contempt is the feeling of dislike for and superiority (usually morally) over another person, group of people, and/or their actions.
3 days ago · adverb. in a disgusting manner or to a disgusting degree. synonyms: distastefully, revoltingly, sickeningly. Cite this entry. Style: MLA. "Disgustingly." Vocabulary.com Dictionary, Vocabulary.com, https://www.vocabulary.com/dictionary/disgustingly. Accessed 26 Jun. 2024. Copy citation. Examples from books and articles. loading examples...
Jun 19, 2024 · Hatred can be defined as feelings of contempt, animosity, and ill will toward someone or a group of people. It is sometimes described as the opposite of love.
Jun 14, 2024 · Disgust is a fundamental human emotion characterized by a strong sense of aversion or revulsion, typically in response to something perceived as unclean, inedible, infectious, or otherwise offensive. It is one of the basic emotions identified by psychologist Paul Ekman, along with happiness, sadness, fear, surprise, and anger.
Jun 27, 2024 · Disgust is the expression you make when you smell something bad or hear something nasty. When we squint our eyes in disgust, our visual acuity increases, helping us find the origin of our disgust. It’s also an important microexpression to look out for— if you want to be attractive, science says avoid disgust at all costs.
