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Repulsive

Verb / ri:ˈpʌlsɪv / Another word for repulsive — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

causing intense disgust or aversion

Synonyms & similar words

attractive repugnant detestable obscene abhorrent hideous disgusting revolting offensive nauseating sickening abhorrent distasteful unsavory unpleasant objectionable hateful horrible awful terrible hideous foul detestable loathsome repugnant appalling

Example sentences

  1. The smell of rotten eggs was repulsive.
  2. The sight of the spider crawling across the floor was repulsive to her.
  3. The thought of eating that food was repulsive to him.
  4. The taste of the medicine was repulsive.
  5. The sound of nails on a chalkboard is repulsive to many people.

Quotes

  • Hatred is like fire - it burns the one who carries it. Its smoke repels others. While it is possible to hide the smoke, it is impossible to hide the fire. - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar
  • Hope is the only force capable of making the repulsive and the ugly beautiful in our eyes. - Kahlil Gibran
  • The repulsive nature of the world today is the outcome of the repulsive nature of human beings. - Sathya Sai Baba

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