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Synonyms & Similar Words
repugnant
disgusting
distasteful
unpleasant
objectionable
offensive
nauseating
sickening
vile
foul
loathsome
odious
hateful
detestable
abhorrent
repellent
unattractive
unsightly
gruesome
ghastly
hideous
horrifying
awful
dreadful
terrible
frightful
shocking
appalling
atrocious
heinous
monstrous
repellant
repelling
Meaning of Repulsive
The primary meaning of the word "repulsive" is causing a feeling of disgust or aversion.
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of disgust or aversion
- * Unpleasant or objectionable
- * Causing someone to feel that they want to move away or reject something
Etymology of Repulsive
The word "repulsive" originates from the Latin words "repellere" meaning to drive back, and the suffix "-ive" which forms an adjective
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is unpleasant or objectionable, and has been in use since the 15th century
Example Uses
- The repulsive smell of the garbage made it hard to walk by
- * She found his behavior repulsive and decided to end their relationship
- * The repulsive creature in the movie was terrifying to watch