repulsive in German
repulsive in German is abstoßend, widerlich, widerwärtig — repulsive means causing strong disgust; extremely unpleasant.
repulsive in German
abstoßend
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
widerlich
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
widerwärtig
Tending to rouse aversion or to repulse; disgusting.
abweisend
(physics) Having the capacity to repel.
What does "repulsive" mean?
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adj Causing strong disgust; extremely unpleasant.
"The horror film featured some genuinely repulsive creatures."
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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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