What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
disgustful
Example
The sight of the moldy food was absolutely disgustful. [disgustful: adjective]
Example
His behavior towards his coworkers was utterly disgustful. [disgustful: adjective]
disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was absolutely disgusting. [disgusting: adjective]
Example
The thought of eating that spoiled food is disgusting. [disgusting: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disgusting is more commonly used than disgustful in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between disgustful and disgusting?
Disgusting is more versatile and can be employed in various formality levels, while disgustful is typically associated with a more formal tone.
