What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
foul
Example
The smell of the garbage was so foul that I had to hold my breath. [foul: adjective]
Example
He committed a foul act by stealing from his own family. [foul: adjective]
Example
The water in the river was foul and polluted. [foul: adjective]
disgusting
Example
The food was so disgusting that I couldn't even take a bite. [disgusting: adjective]
Example
The sight of the dead animal was disgusting and made me feel sick. [disgusting: adjective]
Example
It's disgusting how some people treat animals with cruelty. [disgusting: adverb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Disgusting is more commonly used than foul in everyday language, and is more versatile in its usage.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between foul and disgusting?
Both foul and disgusting are informal words, but foul can also be used in a formal context when referring to a moral or ethical wrongdoing.
