The word "disgusts" is spelled with seven letters, and consists of two syllables. The first syllable is pronounced as "dis", with a short "i" sound, while the second syllable is pronounced as "gusts", with a hard "g" followed by a long "u" sound. The spelling of this word is consistent with English spelling norms, where the "s" is added at the end to indicate the third person singular of the verb "disgust". The IPA phonetic transcription for this word would be /dɪsˈɡʌsts/
Disgusts, as a noun, is the plural form of the word "disgust," which refers to a feeling of extreme dislike or revulsion towards something or someone. It is an emotion that surfaces in response to something offensive, repulsive, or repugnant, either in terms of physical appearance, taste, smell, behavior, or ideas. Disgust is often accompanied by a desire to distance oneself from the source of the disgust, to avoid contact or exposure to it. It is a natural reaction that helps humans protect themselves from potential harm or disease.
Disgust can manifest both on a personal and societal level, and it varies in intensity depending on individual sensitivities and cultural norms. Common triggers for disgust include foul odors, grotesque physical characteristics, unsanitary conditions, immoral behavior, or certain types of food. The facial expression associated with disgust typically includes a wrinkled nose, raised upper lip, and an overall expression of discomfort.
As a verb, disgusts is the third person singular form of the present tense of the verb "disgust." It is used to describe the action of causing someone to feel disgusted. For example, "The sight of the decaying food disgusts me," or "The disrespectful behavior of the individual disgusts many people."
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The word "disgusts" is derived from the noun "disgust", which originated from the Old French term "desgouster". This Old French word was formed by combining the prefix "des-" (which signifies reversal or negation) and the verb "gouster" (meaning "to taste" or "to relish"). Over time, "disgust" came to represent feelings of revulsion, loathing, or displeasure towards something, and the verb form "disgusts" was derived from it to indicate the action of causing these feelings.