Rebarbative
/ˌriːˈbɑː.bə.tɪv/noun
Causing annoyance or irritation; unappealing.
Did you know?The term 'rebarbative' comes from Latin roots meaning 'to be rough'—a reminder that even words can have a prickly side!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
rebarbativus
“Rough, irritating.”
Middle French
Old French
rebarbatif
“Causing irritation.”
17th Century
English
rebarbative
“Describing something that is harsh or unpleasant.”
Modern English
English
rebarbative
“Adopted into English with its current meaning of annoying or unappealing.”