/ˈæɡwɪnɪs/ (AG-wi-nis)

Definitions

1. noun

The state or quality of feeling or showing aversion, dislike, or repugnance, especially with respect to something unpleasant, unpleasantly strong, or excessively intense.

“The patient’s aguishness towards the medication made it difficult to administer.”

2. noun

A feeling of revulsion or disgust, especially in response to something unpleasant or excessive.

“The smell of the decaying fish evoked a sense of aguishness in everyone present.”