Repoussant

Part of Speech

noun

Difficulty Level

Translations

🇩🇪 abstoßend aufgrund seines Aussehens , 🇪🇸 repulsivo por su aspecto físico , 🇮🇹 repulsivo per il suo aspetto fisico , 🇵🇹 repulsivo por sua aparência física , 🇨🇳 让人作呕的 , 🇯🇵 嫌悪感を与える , 🇰🇷 외모 때문에 혐오감을 주는 것 , 🇸🇦 مُكْرَهٌ بسبب مظهره الفيزيائي , 🇮🇳 उसके शारीरिक रूप के कारण अपमानजनक

Definition

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Etymology

The noun **repoussant** is derived from the verb *repousser* “to repel,” which itself comes from Old French *pusser* “to push,” ultimately from Latin **pulsāre** “to strike, push.” Adding the nominal suffix **‑ant** turns the verb into a noun meaning “the thing that performs the action” – in this case, a thing that repels. The usage dates back to the early 19th century, describing an object whose physical appearance is itself repellent.

Synonyms

répulsion rejet dégoût aversion mépris désapprobation contrariété

Antonyms

attraction attrait charme séduction allure