gross
word
/ˈɡɹoʊs/
grohs
/ɡɹˈəʊs/
grohs
Definition
If something is gross, it is very unpleasant, dirty, or disgusting. It can also mean the total amount before taxes, fees, or other deductions are taken away.
Usage & Nuances
Very common in informal speech for reactions: 'That’s gross.' For money, 'gross income/pay' is a formal or business term and contrasts with 'net'. Don't use it for mild dislike; it suggests strong disgust.
Spanish: asqueroso - bruto (antes de impuestos o deducciones)Portuguese (BR): nojento - bruto (antes de impostos ou descontos)Portuguese (PT): nojento - bruto (antes de impostos ou descontos)Chinese (Simplified): 恶心的 - 毛的（税前或扣除前）Chinese (Traditional): 噁心的 - 毛的（稅前或扣除前）Hindi: घिनौना - सकल (कर या कटौती से पहले)Arabic: مقرف - إجمالي (قبل الضرائب أو الخصومات)Bengali: ঘৃণ্য - অস্বস্তিকর - মোট (আর্থিক)Russian: отвратительный - грязный - валовой (о деньгах)Japanese: 気持ち悪い - 汚い - 総額のVietnamese: kinh tởm - bẩn thỉu - tổng (trước thuế)Korean: 역겨운 - 더러운 - 총(수입)Turkish: iğrenç - pis - brüt (mali)Urdu: گندا - مکروہ - مجموعی (مالیاتی)Indonesian: menjijikkan - kotor - bruto (keuangan)
Example Sentences
The sink is gross after all those dirty dishes.
basic
I don't want to touch that gross bug.
basic
Her gross pay is higher than her net pay.
basic
Ew, that's gross — please clean it up.
natural
The movie was funny, but some parts were really gross.
natural
They said the job pays $4,000 gross a month.
natural