Repulsive
/rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/noun
Causing a strong feeling of disgust or aversion.
Did you know?The roots of 'repulsive' connect to ancient concepts of pushing away not just physically but also in the context of emotional and spiritual repulsion!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
repulsus
“Driven back, repelled.”
Old French
Old French
repulsif
“Having the quality of driving away or repelling.”
Middle English
Middle English
repulsif
“A term used to describe something that repels or drives away.”
Modern English
Modern English
repulsive
“Describing something that causes a strong aversion or disgust.”