Disgust
Disgust
Disgust (/dɪsˈɡʌst/) is an emotional response of revulsion to something considered offensive, distasteful, or unpleasant.
Etymology
The term "disgust" originates from the Middle French word 'desgouster', meaning 'to lose one's appetite'. It entered the English language in the 16th century.
Definition
Disgust is a type of aversive reaction that involves withdrawing from a person or object with strong expressions of revulsion whether real or pretended. It is a universal, basic emotion that functions to help protect an individual from ingesting harmful substances, avoiding disease and infection.
Related Terms
- Emotion: A complex state of feeling that results in physical and psychological changes that influence thought and behavior.
- Revulsion: A sense of loathing or profound disgust.
- Aversion: A strong dislike or disinclination.
- Nausea: A feeling of unease and discomfort in the upper stomach with an involuntary urge to vomit, often a result of disgust.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Disgust
- Wikipedia's article - Disgust
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