repulsive JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ · rep·u·sive
adjective
- Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse The smell of the dumpster was repulsive and made me cover my nose.
- Having the capacity to repel The strong magnetic field was repulsive to the metal object, causing it to move away.
- Cold, reserved, forbidding The repulsive atmosphere of the abandoned mansion made it difficult to explore.
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Did you know? The word 'repulsive' has been used in various contexts, including literature and psychology, to describe things that evoke strong feelings of aversion or disgust.