Repulsive synonyms and antonyms
rĭ-pŭl'sĭv
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The definition of odious is something that is extremely unpleasant or hated.
Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.
Causing repugnance; distasteful; offensive; disagreeable
Tending or threatening to impede progress:
yielding (antonym)
Bending easily; flexible
Not willing to change or be persuaded; resolute:
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Hard to handle, treat, or deal with; intractable
Causing a feeling of horror; terrible; revolting
Capable of repelling
Capable of, offering, or showing resistance. Often used in combination:
Serving or tending to repel something, especially insects:
Attacking; aggressive
Designating or of a faction in revolt against the leadership of a political party
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Of or relating to the effort to prevent an opponent from gaining points in a game or athletic contest.
Capable of repelling
(Sports) . That which has a tendance to attack, to be aggressive.
counterattacking
Capable of repelling
The definition of combative is a person who likes to fight or argue.
(Psychiatry) Of or involving aggression
The definition of pugnacious is eager to fight or disagree.
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Objectionable; offensive:
Irritable or upset:
(Archaic) Feeling or showing hate; malicious; malevolent
Threatening; ominous
The definition of loathsome is something that causes hate or that is worthy of being hated.
The definition of obstinate is extremely stubborn and determined to have your own way.
surrendering (antonym)
Capable of repelling
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capitulating (antonym)
Capable of repelling
The definition of abhorrent is something that is disgusting or hated.
Nasty and disgusting; vile; loathsome
The definition of detestable is disgusting, hateful or awful.
Offensive to good taste, tactless, overzealous, excessive.
Horrible to see, hear, etc.; very ugly or revolting; dreadful
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Unpleasant or annoying:
Causing nausea; nauseous.
That which revolts or is repelling.
Causing sickness or nausea
Of or like slime
The definition of unpleasant is something or someone that causes displeasure or discomfort.
Inexpressibly bad or objectionable:
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Morally depraved; ignoble or wicked:
attractive (antonym)
delightful (antonym)
The definition of delightful is someone or something that is charming or that causes happiness and joy.
enchanting (antonym)
Having the ability to enchant; charming, delightful.
pleasing (antonym)
Giving pleasure; pleasant; agreeable; gratifying
Not conducive to good health; unhealthy:
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like (related)
Having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal
pain (related)
Extremely unpleasant to the senses or feelings
The definition of obscene is offensive, indecent or disgusting.
disagreeable (related)
inviting (antonym)
Tempting, alluring, welcoming, etc.
unnatural (related)
grotesque (related)
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capricious (related)
contemptible (related)
amoral (related)
Find another word for repulsive. In this page you can discover 59 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for repulsive, like: odious, disgusting, repugnant, forbidding, opposing, yielding, unyielding, stubborn, horrid, retaliating and resistant.
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