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disgusted

v.
B1 Intermediate US //dɪsˈɡəstəd// UK //dɪsɡˈʌstɪd// dis·gust·ed

v. feeling a strong sense of dislike or sickness because something is very unpleasant, gross, or wrong.

v. feeling intense revulsion or strong disapproval in response to something offensive, unpleasant, or morally wrong.


SIMPLE

I felt disgusted when I saw the moldy bread.

CONTEXTUAL

The public was disgusted by the news that the company had been dumping chemicals into the local river.

COMPLEX

She felt deeply disgusted not only by the physical conditions of the facility but also by the staff's apparent indifference to the residents' suffering.

Synonyms
Usage

Often follows linking verbs like 'feel', 'look', or 'become'; typically takes the prepositions 'by', 'with', or 'at'.

Pitfall

The movie was very disgusted.The movie was very disgusting.Learners often confuse the -ed adjective (how a person feels) with the -ing adjective (the thing that causes the feeling).

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