How Do You Spell DISGUST?

Pronunciation: [dɪsɡˈʌst] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "disgust" can be a bit tricky. It is pronounced /dɪsˈɡʌst/ with the stress on the second syllable. The letters "gu" in the middle of the word are pronounced as /ɡ/. The ending "-st" is pronounced as /st/. Interestingly, the origins of the word come from the Latin word "disgustare" which means "to distaste". Overall, to spell the word "disgust" correctly, it is important to remember the pronunciation of each individual sound and syllable.

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DISGUST Meaning and Definition

  1. Disgust is an emotional response characterized by a strong and intense aversion, revulsion, or repugnance towards something or someone. It is often triggered by the perception or experience of something offensive, unpleasant, or morally repulsive.

    The feeling of disgust is typically accompanied by physical sensations such as nausea, a desire to avoid the offensive stimulus, and a desire to elicit a physical response such as spitting or retching. It can be directed towards various objects, behaviors, or situations that violate social or personal norms.

    Disgust is considered to be a basic human emotion that serves as a defense mechanism against potential harm or contamination. For example, it can be experienced towards spoiled or rotten food, foul odors, bodily fluids, or certain types of behavior that violate social taboos.

    In addition to being a protective mechanism, disgust also plays a role in moral judgments and social interactions. It can signal disapproval or condemnation of certain actions or individuals, and has been linked to the development of moral values and social norms.

    Individuals differ in their susceptibility to experience disgust, with some people being more easily disgusted than others. It can also vary across cultures and contexts, as what may be disgusting in one culture may not be seen as such in another.

    Overall, disgust is an intense aversion or revulsion towards something offensive or repulsive, serving as a strong emotional and physical response aimed at protection, avoidance, and societal judgment.

  2. • Aversion to food or drink, or anything disagreeable; aversion or strong dislike, excited by the conduct or manners of others.
    • To excite aversion in; to displease; to offend the mind.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of DISGUST

The word "disgust" comes from the Latin term "disgustare", which can be broken down into two parts: "dis" meaning "away" or "apart", and "gustare" meaning "to taste". Originally, the term was used to describe the act of having a bad or unpleasant taste in one's mouth. Over time, it evolved to encompass the broader sense of feeling intense revulsion or aversion towards something.

Similar spelling words for DISGUST

Plural form of DISGUST is DISGUSTS

Conjugate verb Disgust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have disgusted
you would have disgusted
he/she/it would have disgusted
we would have disgusted
they would have disgusted
I would have disgust
you would have disgust
he/she/it would have disgust
we would have disgust
they would have disgust

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been disgusting
you would have been disgusting
he/she/it would have been disgusting
we would have been disgusting
they would have been disgusting

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would disgust
you would disgust
he/she/it would disgust
we would disgust
they would disgust

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be disgusting
you would be disgusting
he/she/it would be disgusting
we would be disgusting
they would be disgusting

FUTURE

I will disgust
you will disgust
he/she/it will disgust
we will disgust
they will disgust

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be disgusting
you will be disgusting
he/she/it will be disgusting
we will be disgusting
they will be disgusting

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have disgusted
you will have disgusted
he/she/it will have disgusted
we will have disgusted
they will have disgusted

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been disgusting
you will have been disgusting
he/she/it will have been disgusting
we will have been disgusting
they will have been disgusting

IMPERATIVE

you disgust
we let´s disgust

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to disgust

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was disgusting
you were disgusting
he/she/it was disgusting
we were disgusting
they were disgusting

PAST PARTICIPLE

disgusted

PAST PERFECT

I had disgusted
you had disgusted
he/she/it had disgusted
we had disgusted
they had disgusted

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been disgusting
you had been disgusting
he/she/it had been disgusting
we had been disgusting
they had been disgusting

PRESENT

I disgust
you disgust
he/she/it disgusts
we disgust
they disgust

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am disgusting
you are disgusting
he/she/it is disgusting
we are disgusting
they are disgusting

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

disgusting

PRESENT PERFECT

I have disgusted
you have disgusted
he/she/it has disgusted
we have disgusted
they have disgusted

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been disgusting
you have been disgusting
he/she/it has been disgusting
we have been disgusting
they have been disgusting

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it disgust

SIMPLE PAST

I disgusted
you disgusted
he/she/it disgusted
we disgusted
they disgusted

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