[Slang] THAT'S SICKENING. - Learn How to Express Strong Disgust in English
That's sickening.
Extremely distasteful or unpleasant.
That's sickening" refers to something that is extremely distasteful and unpleasant. It's typically used to express moral or physical disgust, such as in reaction to a story about injustice or to a particularly unpleasant smell. This phrase conveys a strong level of dissatisfaction and is powerful in expressing rejection of a situation or behavior.
Example Sentences
He told a joke that was totally sickening; I couldn't laugh.
He told an extremely inappropriate joke that wasn't funny.
The way they treated her was sickening; no one should act like that.
The way they treated her was extremely inappropriate and wrong.
Watching the excessive waste at the event was quite sickening; we need better regulations.
Observing the excessive waste at the event was highly disturbing and pointed to a need for better regulations.