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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

repulsive

/rɪˈpʌlsɪv/ adjective · British & US
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What does repulsive mean?

adjective

Causing a feeling of disgust or strong dislike; highly unpleasant or offensive.

Example

"The smell of rotting garbage was repulsive and made me gag."

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