Basic Details
Word: Disgust
Part of Speech: Noun / Verb
Meaning: A strong feeling of dislike or disapproval, often resulting from something unpleasant.
Synonyms: Revulsion, aversion, distaste
Antonyms: Pleasure, enjoyment, delight
Idioms and Phrases
- Disgusted to the core: Feeling intense disgust. Example: "She was disgusted to the core when she saw the mess left after the party."
- With a disgusted sigh: To express dissatisfaction through a sigh. Example: "He let out a disgusted sigh when he discovered that his favourite dessert was gone."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The smell from the trash bin filled the room with a disgust that made everyone cover their noses.
Example 2: She looked at the plate of overcooked vegetables with disgust, refusing to eat them.
Example 3: He felt a wave of disgust wash over him when he saw the footage of the animal abuse.
Fun Fact
Did you know that disgust is one of the six basic human emotions? It helps us avoid harmful substances and situations, protecting us from potential dangers.
Famous Quote
"Disgust is the only emotion that is culturally universal; cultures differ in how disgust is expressed, but every culture has the emotion of disgust." Paul Rozin
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disgust" mean?
a) A feeling of joy
b) A feeling of strong dislike
c) A feeling of surprise
d) A feeling of excitement
Answer: b) A feeling of strong dislike
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disgust"?
a) Delight
b) Aversion
c) Enjoyment
d) Happiness
Answer: b) Aversion
3. Which is an antonym of "disgust"?
a) Displeasure
b) Distaste
c) Pleasure
d) Revulsion
Answer: c) Pleasure
4. Which sentence uses "disgust" correctly?
a) The child felt disgust when he saw the insect.
b) The disgust was running fast.
c) They have a disgust for windy days.
d) The flowers are in disgust.
Answer: a) The child felt disgust when he saw the insect.
5. Which idiom means feeling very disgusted?
a) Disgusted to the core
b) A fish out of water
c) Feeling blue
d) In the same boat
Answer: a) Disgusted to the core
