repulsive

adjective
UK: /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
US: /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/

  1. Causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust.

    1. The smell was repulsive and made me sick to my stomach.
    2. His repulsive behavior at the party made everyone uncomfortable and wanting to leave.

  2. Something very unpleasant or offensive.

    1. I find his views on politics repulsive.
    2. The thought of eating that old sandwich was utterly repulsive to him.

Synonyms

offensive obnoxious revolting distasteful disgusting

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The word "repulsive" in English means: Causing a feeling of strong dislike or disgust., Something very unpleasant or offensive..

The phonetic transcription of "repulsive" is /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ in British English and /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "repulsive": offensive, obnoxious, revolting, distasteful, disgusting.

Example usage of "repulsive": "The smell was repulsive and made me sick to my stomach.". More examples on the page.