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Disgusting Dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ Smell I Kitchen Adjective Bre State

Word disgusting
WordType (adjective)
Phonetic BrE / dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ / NAmE / dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /
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  • the kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left.
  • what a disgusting smell!
  • what a disgusting smell!
  • she could smell his foul breath.
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disgusting

(adjective)BrE / dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ / NAmE / dɪsˈɡʌstɪŋ /
  1. extremely unpleasant
    • synonym revolting
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/revolting
    • The kitchen was in a disgusting state when she left.
    • What a disgusting smell!
    • What a disgusting smell!
    • She could smell his foul breath.
    • The stew looked revolting.
  2. unacceptable and shocking
    • synonym despicable
      https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/despicable
    • I think it's disgusting that they're closing the local hospital.
    • His language is disgusting (= he uses a lot of offensive words).

    Extra Examples

    • He has some rather disgusting habits.
    • I find his behaviour disgusting.
    • I think the way she’s treated him is absolutely disgusting.
    • That soup tastes disgusting!
    • I think it’s disgusting that they’re closing the hospital.
    • I’ve always thought he was a disgusting little man.
    • Picking your nose is a disgusting habit.
    • That’s a disgusting thing to say.
    • The kitchen was in a disgusting state.
    • The sink was full of a disgusting black slime.
    • Their behaviour has been quite disgusting.
    • This tastes absolutely disgusting.
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