revolting
word · lemma: revolt
/ɹiˈvoʊɫtɪŋ/
/ɹɪvˈəʊltɪŋ/
Definition
Very unpleasant, disgusting, or making you feel sick; sometimes used for something morally offensive.
Usage & Nuances
Strongly negative, usually informal or emotional. Often used about smells, tastes, or behavior ('revolting habit'). More intense than 'disgusting'. Rarely, can describe rebellion, but mostly means 'gross'.
Spanish: repugnante - asqueroso - revoltoso (raro)Portuguese (BR): repugnante - revoltantePortuguese (PT): repugnante - revoltanteChinese (Simplified): 令人作呕的 - 让人反感的Chinese (Traditional): 令人作嘔的 - 讓人反感的Hindi: घिनौना - विद्रोही (कम उपयोग) Arabic: مقرف - مثير للاشمئزازBengali: ঘৃণ্য - জঘন্যRussian: отвратительный - омерзительныйJapanese: むかつく - ぞっとする - 不快なVietnamese: kinh tởm - ghê tởmKorean: 역겨운 - 혐오스러운Turkish: iğrenç - tiksindiriciUrdu: نفرت انگیز - انتہائی مکروہIndonesian: menjijikkan - sangat menjijikkan
Example Sentences
The food smelled revolting.
basic
That was a revolting sight.
basic
His behavior was revolting to everyone.
basic
Those socks are absolutely revolting, please wash them!
natural
I found a revolting bug in my salad.
natural
Some people think pineapple on pizza is revolting, but I love it.
natural