repulsive

adjective

re·pul·sive ri-ˈpəl-siv How to pronounce repulsive (audio)

: serving or able to repulse

repulsive force

: tending to repel or reject : cold, forbidding

: arousing aversion or disgust

repulsive crimes

repulsively adverb

repulsiveness noun

Example Sentences

Magnets have a repulsive effect on each other. a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust

Recent Examples on the Web And none are more uniquely disreputable than the McPoyle clan, the perpetually clammy, milk-guzzling, creepily incestuous former schoolmates led by the exquisitely repulsive Liam (Jimmi Simpson) and Ryan (Nate Mooney).

Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 But the same repulsive scents are magnets for skunks, raccoons, rats, flies, and a lot of other wild critters, including a few neighborhood pets.

Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 This type of behavior is not only unacceptable, but also repulsive.

Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2022 Although these signature pieces are alluring, some of Kapoor’s work is alarming, even repulsive.

Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 For example, students talked about how their knowledge gained in their chemistry course regarding interactions – that is, attractive and repulsive forces – was important to understand how and why the chemical species that make up DNA come together.

Zahilyn D. Roche Allred, The Conversation, 12 July 2022 Western governments have put us in this repulsive position, with eyes open.

Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 28 Feb. 2022 This may have been Streep’s most perverse film role, indulging a middle-aged woman’s psychotic delusions while also undergoing the most repulsive humiliation in any film this millennium.

Armond White, National Review, 6 July 2022 To me, these details were both intriguing and repulsive.

Okwiri Oduor, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More

单词	repulsive
释义	repulsive adjective re·pul·sive ri-ˈpəl-siv 1 : serving or able to repulse repulsive force 2 : tending to repel or reject : cold, forbidding 3 : arousing aversion or disgust repulsive crimes repulsively adverb repulsiveness noun Synonyms abhorrent abominable appalling awful disgusting distasteful dreadful evil foul fulsome gross hideous horrendous horrible horrid loathsome nasty nauseating nauseous noisome noxious obnoxious obscene odious offensive rancid repellent repellant repugnant revolting scandalous shocking sickening ugly See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences Magnets have a repulsive effect on each other. a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust Recent Examples on the Web And none are more uniquely disreputable than the McPoyle clan, the perpetually clammy, milk-guzzling, creepily incestuous former schoolmates led by the exquisitely repulsive Liam (Jimmi Simpson) and Ryan (Nate Mooney). Dennis Perkins, EW.com, 3 Sep. 2022 But the same repulsive scents are magnets for skunks, raccoons, rats, flies, and a lot of other wild critters, including a few neighborhood pets. Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Aug. 2022 This type of behavior is not only unacceptable, but also repulsive. Mike Mavredakis, Hartford Courant, 17 Aug. 2022 Although these signature pieces are alluring, some of Kapoor’s work is alarming, even repulsive. Rebecca Mead, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 For example, students talked about how their knowledge gained in their chemistry course regarding interactions – that is, attractive and repulsive forces – was important to understand how and why the chemical species that make up DNA come together. Zahilyn D. Roche Allred, The Conversation, 12 July 2022 Western governments have put us in this repulsive position, with eyes open. Andrew C. Mccarthy, National Review, 28 Feb. 2022 This may have been Streep’s most perverse film role, indulging a middle-aged woman’s psychotic delusions while also undergoing the most repulsive humiliation in any film this millennium. Armond White, National Review, 6 July 2022 To me, these details were both intriguing and repulsive. Okwiri Oduor, Harper’s Magazine , 22 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English repulsyve "(in medicine) dissipating collected humors," borrowed from Middle French & Medieval Latin; Middle French repulsif "repelling, dissipating humors," borrowed from Medieval Latin repulsīvus, from Latin repulsus, past participle of repellere "to push away, drive back, fend off" + -īvus -ive — more at repel First Known Use 1594, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Kids Definition repulsive adjective re·pul·sive ri-ˈpəl-siv : causing disgust a repulsive sight repulsive adjective as in disgusting causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment a repulsive display of shameless flattery that made the embarrassed actor wrinkle his nose in disgust Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance disgusting ugly sickening awful horrible hideous shocking obscene obnoxious offensive dreadful unpleasant nasty revolting loathsome repugnant abhorrent evil odious gross distasteful nauseating repellent appalling abominable horrid gruesome noxious scandalous vile horrific terrible disturbing undesirable nauseous horrendous noisome repellant foul rancid hateful detestable objectionable fulsome disagreeable monstrous unwanted despicable horrifying contemptible miserable heinous dislikable unwholesome dislikeable grim unhealthy ghastly unsavory brackish unspeakable unwelcome atrocious execrable exceptionable macabre sick grisly nightmarish uncivilized lurid upsetting sickly frightful barbarous unholy off-putting ungodly lousy unchristian hard sickish distressing grewsome Antonyms & Near Antonyms attractive innocuous desirable acceptable inoffensive pleasant appealing alluring delightful sweet delicious agreeable congenial gratifying likeable likable palatable enjoyable satisfying pleasurable delectable nice welcome dreamy pleasing heavenly savory felicitous luscious inviting savoury darling unobjectionable blessed dulcet unexceptionable blest healthy wholesome healthful salutary salubrious delightsome restorative See More
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repulsive

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