Disgusted

/dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/ adjective

Definition

Disgusted means feeling strong dislike or sickness because of something you think is dirty, unpleasant, or morally wrong. It often comes with a physical reaction like turning away.

Etymology

From 'disgust' plus the past participle ending '-ed', following the French and Latin roots connected to 'bad taste'. It describes the state of being filled with disgust.

Kelly Says

That twist in your stomach when you’re disgusted is no accident—your brain uses the same system to reject rotten food and rotten behavior. Morality literally piggybacks on your survival wiring.

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