Meaning of the word sickening in English

What does sickening mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

sickening

US /ˈsɪk.ən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈsɪk.ən.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

causing a feeling of nausea or disgust

Example:
The smell of the rotten food was absolutely sickening.
The violence in the movie was quite sickening.
2.

extremely unpleasant or unfair

Example:
The way they treated those workers was absolutely sickening.
It's a sickening thought that someone could do such a thing.