The difference between Disgusting and Distasteful

When used as adjectives, disgusting means causing disgust, whereas distasteful means having a bad or foul taste.


check bellow for the other definitions of Disgusting and Distasteful

  1. Disgusting as an adjective:

    Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.

  1. Disgusting as a verb:

  1. Distasteful as an adjective:

    Having a bad or foul taste.

  2. Distasteful as an adjective (figuratively):

    Unpleasant.

    Examples:

    "Scrubbing the floors was a distasteful duty to perform."

  3. Distasteful as an adjective:

    Offensive.

    Examples:

    "'distasteful language"

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