repulsive meaning and definition

REPULSIVE adjective

Definition of repulsive (adjective)

1. 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"
   • synonyms: abhorrent, detestable, obscene, repugnant
2. possessing the ability to repel
   • "a repulsive force"
   • antonym: attractive
3. so extremely ugly as to be terrifying
   • "a hideous scar"; "a repulsive mask"
   • synonyms: hideous