Synonyms for
Gross
Definition
extremely unpleasant; disgusting
Synonyms & similar words
egregious
everlasting
crying
rank
staring
complete
thoroughgoing
porcine
arrant
crude
stark
sodding
unadulterated
megascopic
glaring
perfect
receipts
net
pure
earthy
flagrant
utter
revenue
vulgar
consummate
disgusting
repulsive
revolting
vile
nauseating
sickening
offensive
unsavory
unappetizing
foul
filthy
dirty
grimy
mucky
nasty
squalid
stinking
putrid
deplorable
abhorrent
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- gross national product
- gross domestic product
- gross negligence
- gross misconduct
- gross profit
- gross weight
- gross injustice
Word family
Usage note
The word 'gross' can mean either 'total' (before deductions) or 'disgusting'. Context is crucial to determine the intended meaning. 'Grossly' is the adverbial form.
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Example sentences
- The garbage smells gross.
- I don't like the way that looks, it's gross.
- The slimy texture of the food was gross.
- I'm not eating that, it looks gross.
- The bathroom was gross and dirty.
Quotes
I find the idea of making vegetable ice cream gross.
Your room is gross.
The smell of the dumpster was gross.