repulsive
intermediateB1/rɪˈpʌl.sɪv/ · re-pul-sive
Causing a strong feeling of disgust or repugnance.
Meanings
Causing a strong feeling of disgust or repugnance.
کسی مضبوط نفرت یا کراہت کا احساس پیدا کرنے والا۔
نفرت انگیز
nafrat angez
Synonyms
Antonyms
Common Collocations
- repulsive behavior
- repulsive smell
- repulsive appearance
Example Sentences
The repulsive smell of rotten food made me feel nauseous.
گلنے والے کھانے کی نفرت انگیز بو نے مجھے متلی محسوس کروائی۔
Ghalnay walay khanay ki nafrat angez boo ne mujhe matli mehsoos karwai.
His repulsive attitude drove his friends away.
اس کا نفرت انگیز رویہ اس کے دوستوں کو دور لے گیا۔
Us ka nafrat angez rawaya us ke doston ko door le gaya.
The repulsive conditions of the facility were shocking.
اس سہولت کی نفرت انگیز حالتیں حیران کن تھیں۔
Is sahulat ki nafrat angez halatein hairan kun thin.
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💡 Memory Tip
Remember 'repel' when you think of 'repulsive'. Both words suggest pushing away.
Picture someone pushing away a piece of rotten food.
✍️ Urdu Poetry
نہ پائیں گے ہم نفرت سے امان اگر دور کریں گے عشق کی کمان
Na paain ge hum nafrat se aman Agar door karain ge ishq ki kaman
We will not find safety from hatred, If we push away the bow of love.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
جو چوری کرے گا وہی دھوکہ دے گا۔
Jo choori kare ga wahi dhoka de ga.
He who steals will also deceive.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "repulsivus" — driving back
First known use: 19th century
The word 'repulsive' evolved from the Latin term 'repulsivus', which has roots in the verb 'repellere', meaning to push back or drive away. It entered English in the early 19th century.