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Meaning of repulsive
The primary meaning of "repulsive" is causing a feeling of disgust or strong dislike.
Etymology of repulsive
The word "repulsive" comes from the Latin "repulsus", which is the past participle of "repellere", meaning to drive back or repel.
Historically, the word has been used to describe something that is unpleasant, distasteful, or objectionable, and has been in use since the 15th century.
Synonyms
repugnant
disgusting
distasteful
offensive
unpleasant
objectionable
unpalatable
nauseating
sickening
foul
vile
loathsome
odious
hateful
abhorrent
detestable
repellent
repellant
unappealing
uninviting
unsavory
disagreeable
obnoxious
disgusting
reprehensible
deplorable
appalling
atrocious
heinous
horrific
ghastly
gruesome
repulsive
off-putting
unattractive
hideous
gruesome
macabre
Definitions
- Causing a feeling of disgust or strong dislike
- * Causing someone to feel that they want to move away or escape from something
Usage Examples
- The smell of rotten food was repulsive and made me feel sick.
- * She found his behavior repulsive and didn't want to be around him.
- * The repulsive creature in the movie was so realistic that it scared me.