repulsive — extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of disgust
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of disgust
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈpʌlsɪv/
Korean meaning: 극도로 불쾌하고 혐오감을 일으키는
Korean pronunciation: 리**펄**시브
Example Sentences
- His repulsive table manners made everyone lose their appetite.
- The zombie's repulsive appearance in the movie was so realistic that kids started crying.
- She found his arrogant attitude absolutely repulsive.
repulsive
ADJECTIVE//rɪˈpʌlsɪv//
extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of disgust
extremely unpleasant and causing a feeling of disgust
The repulsive smell triggers impulsive yet compulsive hesitation!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'repellere' meaning 'to drive back' or 'to push away', combined with the suffix '-sive' (adjective-forming suffix meaning 'tending to'). The word entered English in the 17th century.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“His repulsive table manners made everyone lose their appetite.”
“The zombie's repulsive appearance in the movie was so realistic that kids started crying.”
“She found his arrogant attitude absolutely repulsive.”
“The repulsive force between the magnets was so strong that they flew apart.”
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