re·pul·sive (r -p l sv)adj. 1. Causing repugnance or aversion; disgusting. See Synonyms at offensive. 2. Tending to repel or drive off. 3. Physics Opposing in direction: a repulsive force. re·pul sive·ly adv.re·pul sive·ness n. |
repulsive [rɪˈpʌlsɪv]
adj
1. causing or occasioning repugnance; loathsome; disgusting or distasteful a repulsive sight
2. tending to repel, esp by coldness and discourtesy
3. (Physics / General Physics) Physics concerned with, producing, or being a repulsion
repulsively adv
repulsiveness n
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Adj. | 1. | repulsive - offensive to the mind; "an abhorrent deed"; "the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee"; "morally repugnant customs"; "repulsive behavior"; "the most repulsive character in recent novels" offensive - unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses; "offensive odors" |
| 2. | repulsive - possessing the ability to repel; "a repulsive force" natural philosophy, physics - the science of matter and energy and their interactions; "his favorite subject was physics" attractive - having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull; "an attractive force"; | |
| 3. | repulsive - so extremely ugly as to be terrifying; "a hideous scar"; "a repulsive mask" ugly - displeasing to the senses; "an ugly face"; "ugly furniture" |
repulsive
adjective disgusting, offensive, foul, ugly, forbidding, unpleasant, revolting, obscene, sickening, hideous, vile, distasteful, horrid, repellent, obnoxious, objectionable, disagreeable, nauseating, odious, hateful, loathsome, abhorrent, abominable repulsive, fat, white slugs
appealing, attractive, lovely, pleasant, delightful, enticing
appealing, attractive, lovely, pleasant, delightful, enticing
Translations
repulsive
adj
(Phys) forces → abstoßend, repulsiv
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