Disgusted means feeling strong revulsion or sick repulsion toward something offensive or unpleasant. When you're disgusted, your stomach might churn, your face might scrunch up, and you want to get away from whatever is bothering you.

You might feel disgusted by the smell of spoiled milk, by finding moldy food in the back of the refrigerator, or by stepping in something slimy. Disgust also applies to behavior and actions: you can feel disgusted watching someone bully a younger student, or when a character in a story does something cruel or cowardly.

The feeling of disgust is powerful and instinctive. It's your mind and body's way of saying “this is wrong” or “stay away from this.” Scientists think disgust evolved to protect us from things that could make us sick, but humans also feel moral disgust when we encounter behavior that violates our sense of fairness or decency.

If you say you're disgusted with yourself, it means you're ashamed of your own actions. When something is disgusting, it triggers that strong negative reaction in others.