disgust

dis|gust¹ [dısˈgʌst, dız-] n [U]

1.) a strong feeling of dislike, annoyance, or disapproval

with disgust

▪ Joan looked at him with disgust.

in disgust

▪ Sam threw his books down in disgust and stormed out of the room.

to sb's disgust

▪ Much to my disgust , I found that there were no toilets for the disabled.

disgust with

▪ Nelson's disgust with US politics

disgust at

▪ The fans didn't hide their disgust at the umpire's decision.

2.) a very strong feeling of dislike that almost makes you sick, caused by something unpleasant

▪ He reached into the bin with a look of disgust on his face.

with disgust

▪ Edward tasted the thin, sour wines with disgust.

disgust ²

disgust² v [T]

[Date: 1500-1600; : Old French; Origin: desgouster, from goust 'taste']

1.) to make someone feel very annoyed or upset about something that is not acceptable

▪ Many parents claimed to be disgusted by the amount of violence in the film.

be disgusted to find/hear/see etc

▪ Dear Sir, I was disgusted to see the picture on page one of Sunday's feature section.

2.) to be so unpleasant that it makes you feel almost sick

▪ The thought of dissecting a frog disgusts me.