Revolted Meaning in English
word · lemma: revolt
ɹiˈvoʊɫtəd/, /ɹiˈvoʊɫtɪd/, /ɹɪˈvoʊɫtɪd
ri-VOHL-tid
ɹɪvˈəʊltɪd
ri-VOHL-tid
Definition
Felt a strong dislike or disgust; or actively fought against authority or rules.
Usage & Nuances
'Revolted' is used for both strong feelings of disgust ('revolted by the smell') and for active opposition ('people revolted against the law'). More formal than 'grossed out' or 'sickened'. Common with 'by', 'against', or 'at'.
Spanish: rebelado - indignado - asqueadoPortuguese (BR): revoltado - indignado - enojadoPortuguese (PT): revoltado - indignado - desgostosoChinese (Simplified): 反抗的 - 厌恶的 - 愤怒的Chinese (Traditional): 反抗的 - 厭惡的 - 憤怒的Hindi: बगावत किया - घृणा से भर गयाArabic: ثائر - مستاء - مشمئزBengali: বিতৃষ্ণ বোধ করা - বিদ্রোহ করাRussian: возмущённый - восставшийJapanese: 強い嫌悪感を抱いた - 反抗したVietnamese: ghê tởm - nổi dậyKorean: 혐오감을 느낀 - 반항한Turkish: iğrenmiş - isyan etmişUrdu: نفرت زدہ - بغاوت کرناIndonesian: merasa jijik - memberontak
Example Sentences
She was revolted by the sight of the dirty kitchen.
basic
The students revolted against the strict rules at school.
basic
I felt revolted by the unfair treatment.
basic
Many workers revolted when their pay was cut without warning.
natural
He looked revolted when he heard their cruel joke.
natural
After the scandal, the community revolted and demanded change.
natural