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repulsive in German

repulsive in German is abstoßend, widerlich, widerwärtig — repulsive means causing strong disgust; extremely unpleasant.

repulsive in German

abstoßend
adj
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
widerlich
adj
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
widerwärtig
adj
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
abweisend
adj
(physics) Having the capacity to repel.

What does "repulsive" mean?

  1. adj Causing strong disgust; extremely unpleasant.
    "The horror film featured some genuinely repulsive creatures."
  2. adj Capable of pushing something away, as a physical force.
    "The magnets exert a repulsive force on each other."
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repulsive in a sentence

  • The horror film featured some genuinely repulsive creatures.
  • His table manners were repulsive.
  • The magnets exert a repulsive force on each other.

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What is "repulsive" in German?

"repulsive" in German is abstoßend, widerlich, widerwärtig. repulsive means: Causing strong disgust; extremely unpleasant.

How do you use "repulsive" in a sentence?

Example: "The horror film featured some genuinely repulsive creatures." In German, "repulsive" is abstoßend, widerlich, widerwärtig.

Are there other ways to say "repulsive" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "repulsive": abstoßend, widerlich, widerwärtig, abweisend.

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