American English pronunciation
How to pronounce repulsive
IPA transcription: [ɹi'pʌlsɪv]
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Adjective
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possessing the ability to repel
“a repulsive force”
Adjective
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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”
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so extremely ugly as to be terrifying
“a hideous scar”
“a repulsive mask”
Usage examples
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
- This was the first time he made a rather repulsive impression on me.
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
- "Smalahove" is considered by most people to be unappealing or even repulsive.
- The ideal gas law must be corrected when attractive and repulsive forces are considered.
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.
- I find crumpets totally repulsive and disgusting.