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What are other words meaning the same thing as disgusting?

Here are some words that mean the same thing as "disgusting," categorized by intensity and nuance:

Strongest:

* Abhorrent: Evoking intense aversion or loathing.

* Appalling: Shocking and horrifying.

* Repulsive: Causing a strong feeling of revulsion.

* Loathsome: Extremely unpleasant and causing disgust.

* Abominable: Morally very bad; extremely unpleasant.

* Deplorable: Deserving strong condemnation; utterly unacceptable.

Moderate:

* Offensive: Causing displeasure or disgust.

* Nauseating: Causing a feeling of sickness or disgust.

* Repugnant: Strongly distasteful; highly objectionable.

* Unpalatable: Unpleasant to taste or experience.

* Revolting: Causing a feeling of disgust or revulsion.

More specific:

* Squalid: Dirty and unpleasant, especially through neglect.

* Putrid: Having a foul smell; decayed and rotten.

* Rancid: Having a strong, unpleasant smell or taste, especially due to decomposition.

* Grotesque: Disturbingly odd or ugly.

* Ghastly: Horrifying or frightening.

Informal:

* Yucky: Disgusting or unpleasant.

* Gross: Extremely unpleasant or distasteful.

* Blech: Used to express disgust.

* Ugh: Used to express disgust.

The best word to use will depend on the specific context and the level of intensity you want to convey.

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