repulsive

Describes something that causes a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.

ruОписывает то, что вызывает сильное чувство отвращения или неприязни.esDescribe algo que causa un fuerte sentimiento de repugnancia o aversión.frQualifie ce qui provoque un fort sentiment de dégoût ou d'aversion, ou qui est extrêmement désagréable à voir, sentir ou considérer.deBeschreibt etwas, das starken Ekel oder heftige Ablehnung auslöst; auch auf Personen bezogen für jemanden, der sehr unsympathisch oder widerwärtig wirkt.ptDescreve algo que provoca forte repulsa, nojo ou aversão, ou que causa grande antipatia.zh形容引起强烈厌恶或反感的事物；也可指令人恶心的、使人想呕吐的。arيصف شيئًا يثير اشمئزازًا شديدًا أو نفورًا قويًا.

1. Offensive to the mind B2 formal

   Causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion; morally or intellectually offensive.

   • His repulsive behavior at the dinner party shocked everyone.
   • The idea of cheating is repulsive to honest people.
   • She found his arrogant attitude utterly repulsive.

   ruОтвратительныйesrepulsivo (moral o intelectualmente ofensivo)frQui inspire le dégoût ou l'aversiondeAbstoßendptRepulsivozh令人厌恶的arبغيض

   Synonyme: abhorrentabominablecontemptibledetestabledistastefulloathsomeobjectionableodiousoffensiverevolting

   Antonyme: appealingattractivedelightfulpleasant

2. Possessing the ability to repel C1 formal scientific

   Having the physical property to push something away or resist attraction.

   • Magnets have repulsive forces when like poles are brought together.
   • The repulsive nature of the particles prevents them from merging.
   • In physics, repulsive interactions are fundamental to atomic structure.

   ruОтталкивающийesrepulsivo (que repele)frrépulsif (qui repousse)deAbstoßendptRepulsivozh排斥的arطارد

   Synonyme: repellantrepellentrepelling

   Antonyme: attractive

3. Extremely ugly or terrifying B2 informal

   So extremely unattractive or hideous as to cause fear or horror.

   • The monster in the movie was truly repulsive.
   • The abandoned house had a repulsive, decaying appearance.
   • His repulsive scars made children run away in fear.

   ruОтталкивающийesrepulsivo, horriblefrrépugnantdeAbstoßendptRepulsivozh令人厌恶的arمنفّر

   Synonyme: frightfulghastlygruesomehideoushorridhorrifyingmonstrousterrifying

   Antonyme: appealingattractivebeautifulgorgeoushandsomelovelypretty

• more repulsive comparative form
• most repulsive superlative form