disgusted
UK[dɪsˈɡʌstɪd]US[dɪsˈɡʌstɪd]
adj
Feeling a strong sense of dislike and disapproval, often mixed with nausea.
adj
(predicative) Very annoyed or disappointed by something considered unacceptable.
Morpheme Breakdown
dis
gust
ed
dis
reversal/removal
gust
taste
ed
adjective suffix
Etymology
The word 'disgusted' originates from the 16th century, formed from the verb 'disgust' combined with the adjectival suffix '-ed'. The core component, 'gust', derives from the Latin gustus, meaning "taste," which itself can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European root geus-, meaning "to taste" or "to choose." The prefix 'dis-' imparts a sense of reversal or removal. Thus, the literal construction implies a removal or aversion of taste. Over time, this concrete sensory meaning evolved into the modern abstract sense of a profound feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval, metaphorically extending from a physical distaste for food to a moral or emotional rejection of actions, behaviors, or situations.
Analysis
Structure: dis (reversal/removal) + gust (taste) + ed (adjective suffix)
dis: Latin origin, a prefix meaning "apart," "away," or having a reversing or negative force.
gust: From Latin gustus, meaning "taste."
ed: Old English origin, a suffix used to form adjectives from verbs or nouns, indicating a state or condition.
Examples
She was disgusted by the sight of the rotting garbage.
He felt disgusted with himself for telling such a blatant lie.
I am absolutely disgusted by the company's unethical practices.