sickening
UK: ˈsɪkənɪŋ | US: ˈsɪkənɪŋ
adj. causing disgust or revulsion
adj. extremely unpleasant or offensive
v. (present participle of "sicken") making someone feel disgusted or nauseated
The word "sickening" derives from the Old English "sēoc" (sick), which originally meant "ill" or "afflicted." The suffix "-en" was added to form the verb "sicken," meaning "to make or become ill." The present participle suffix "-ing" turns it into an adjective describing something that induces disgust or nausea. Over time, "sickening" evolved to emphasize emotional repulsion rather than just physical illness.
The smell of rotten eggs was absolutely sickening.
His cruel remarks left a sickening feeling in my stomach.
The movie depicted a sickening act of violence.
The politician's hypocrisy is sickening to witness.
She felt a sickening dread as the car skidded on the icy road.