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repulsiveness

/ˌrɛpjʊlˈsɪvnɪs/ · rep·u·luse·ness
noun
  1. The quality of being unpleasant or off-putting. The repulsiveness of the smell in the dumpster was overwhelming.
noun
  1. A feeling of strong dislike or aversion. Her repulsiveness towards spiders was evident in her frantic reaction to the spider in the corner.
Did you know? The word repulsiveness is often used in psychological and sociological contexts to describe the unpleasant or disturbing aspects of human behavior or experiences.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 31, 2026