revolting
adjective
re·volt·ing
ri-ˈvōl-tiŋ 
also -ˈvȯl-
: extremely offensive
revolting behavior
a revolting odor
revoltingly
adverb
Synonyms
Examples of revolting in a Sentence
The bloody scenes in the movie were positively revolting.
the revolting sight of animals being slaughtered for no good reason
Recent Examples on the Web
How does this happen, no matter how revolting or nonsensical the trend can be?
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
These highly emotional sequences are less riveting and more revolting as they’re primarily used to add shock value, graphically depicting their triggering subject matter.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
The hundreds of true-crime podcasts are even more revolting.
—Aron Ravin, National Review, 15 Aug. 2021
If in future years the sport is slightly more sanitary and dugouts less revolting after games, great.
—Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, 20 May 2020
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Daniel Hernandez, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2022
These highly emotional sequences are less riveting and more revolting as they’re primarily used to add shock value, graphically depicting their triggering subject matter.
—Courtney Howard, Variety, 6 Oct. 2022
The hundreds of true-crime podcasts are even more revolting.
—Aron Ravin, National Review, 15 Aug. 2021
If in future years the sport is slightly more sanitary and dugouts less revolting after games, great.
—Susan Slusser, SFChronicle.com, 20 May 2020
See all Example Sentences for revolting
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“Revolting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/revolting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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