Basic Details
Word: Disgusted
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion towards something.
Synonyms: Repulsed, revolted, offended
Antonyms: Delighted, pleased, satisfied
Idioms and Phrases
- Turned stomach: Used to describe a feeling of nausea or disgust. Example: "The smell of the spoiled food made my stomach turn."
- Not my cup of tea: A phrase to express that something is not to ones liking. Example: "The movie was interesting, but its not really my cup of tea."
Usage Examples
Example 1: She was disgusted by the mess in the kitchen and spent the Saturday cleaning it up.
Example 2: He felt disgusted when he saw people littering in the park.
Example 3: The food was so spoiled that it left her feeling disgusted and unable to eat anything else.
Fun Fact
The word "disgust" comes from the Latin word "disgustare," which means "to taste in a bad way." It originally referred to a negative reaction to food before expanding to other areas of dislike.
Famous Quote
"The greatest gift is the ability to forget to forget the bad things and focus on the good." Author Unknown. This quote reminds us that while being disgusted is human, letting go of negativity is essential.
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "disgusted" mean?
a) Feeling happy
b) Feeling angry
c) Feeling a strong sense of dislike
d) Feeling sleepy
Answer: c) Feeling a strong sense of dislike
2. Which of these is a synonym of "disgusted"?
a) Delighted
b) Repulsed
c) Cheerful
d) Content
Answer: b) Repulsed
3. Which word is an antonym of "disgusted"?
a) Offended
b) Pleased
c) Revolted
d) Repulsed
Answer: b) Pleased
4. Which sentence uses "disgusted" correctly?
a) He was disgusted by the kind words he received.
b) She felt disgusted when she saw the litter in the park.
c) They were disgusted to receive a compliment.
d) I am disgusted by the beautiful flowers.
Answer: b) She felt disgusted when she saw the litter in the park.
5. Which phrase means something similar to feeling "disgusted"?
a) Turned stomach
b) Like a fish out of water
c) The early bird gets the worm
d) A blessing in disguise
Answer: a) Turned stomach
