As a noun, disgust is a strong feeling of sickness or deep dislike, often caused by something dirty, offensive, or morally wrong. As a verb, to disgust someone is to make them feel that way.
From French 'dégoûter' meaning 'to distaste', from 'des-' and 'goût' meaning 'taste'. It originally described something that literally tasted bad before expanding to moral and emotional reactions.
Try Another Word