What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
distasteful
Example
The food had a distasteful flavor that made me feel sick. [distasteful: adjective]
Example
His distasteful jokes offended many people at the party. [distasteful: adjective]
Example
It was a distasteful experience having to clean up after the accident. [distasteful: adjective]
disgusting
Example
The smell of the garbage was absolutely disgusting. [disgusting: adjective]
Example
His disgusting behavior towards women was unacceptable. [disgusting: adjective]
Example
The movie was so disgusting that I had to leave the theater. [disgusting: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disgusting is more commonly used than distasteful in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between distasteful and disgusting?
Distasteful is more formal than disgusting and is often used in professional or academic contexts.
