repulsed
word · lemma: repulse
Definition
Feeling or showing strong dislike or disgust towards something or someone. It can also mean being pushed back physically or emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
Common in both formal and informal settings. Often used to describe feeling of disgust ('was repulsed by the smell') or being pushed back physically ('the attack was repulsed'). Frequently paired with 'by'. Don't confuse with 'repelled,' which is less emotional.
Spanish: repelido - disgustadoPortuguese (BR): repelido - enojado - com repulsaPortuguese (PT): repelido - enojado - com repulsaChinese (Simplified): 被击退 - 感到厌恶Chinese (Traditional): 被擊退 - 感到厭惡Hindi: प्रतिकर्षित - घृणा से भराArabic: مشمئز - مُبعدBengali: বিতৃষ্ণ - প্রতিহতRussian: отвращён - отражён (о нападении)Japanese: 嫌悪した - 撃退されたVietnamese: ghê tởm - đẩy lùiKorean: 혐오감을 느낀 - 물리쳐진Turkish: iğrenmiş - püskürtülmüşUrdu: نفرت زدہ - پسپا کیا گیاIndonesian: jijik - dipukul mundur
Example Sentences
She felt repulsed by the bad smell in the room.
basic
The army repulsed the enemy attack.
basic
He was repulsed by the sight of the dirty water.
basic
I was completely repulsed by how rude he was to the waiter.
natural
Most people are repulsed by the idea of eating insects.
natural
She looked at the mess and was visibly repulsed.
natural