"disgusted" in a Sentence — Examples for K-8

Three example sentences for disgusted, written at K-2, 3-5, and 6-8 reading levels.

What does "disgusted" mean?

disgusted is an adjective that means: feeling that something is gross or awful. Seeing it in real sentences helps kids learn how the word actually behaves in writing.

Grade K–2Easy sentence with disgusted

"I am disgusted."

Notice the short, simple structure — perfect for early readers learning to decode and understand new words.

Grade 3–5Upper-elementary sentence with disgusted

"She was disgusted by the smell that came out of the trash can when she opened it."

This sentence adds more context and detail — typical of chapter books at this grade level.

Grade 6–8Middle-school sentence with disgusted

"Disgust likely evolved as a protective instinct against rotten food and disease, which is why facial expressions for disgust appear strikingly similar across cultures around the world."

At this level, disgusted takes on subtler shades of meaning depending on context — the kind of nuance middle-schoolers need for essay writing.

How to use these sentences in the classroom

Sentence imitation — Read the example aloud, then have students write their own sentence with the same structure but a different topic.

Vocabulary notebooks — Have students copy the grade-appropriate sentence into their vocabulary journal alongside the definition.

Reading comprehension — Ask students to identify why disgusted is the right word for that sentence — what would change if you swapped it for a synonym?

FAQ — using "disgusted" in sentences

How do I use disgusted in a sentence for a 1st grader?

Try: "I am disgusted." Keep it under 7 words and use sight-word vocabulary around it.

What's a more advanced sentence with disgusted?

"Disgust likely evolved as a protective instinct against rotten food and disease, which is why facial expressions for disgust appear strikingly similar across cultures around the world."

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