REPELLENTS Synonyms: 127 Similar and Opposite Words

repellent

adjective

ri-ˈpe-lənt

variants also repellant

as in disgusting

causing intense displeasure, disgust, or resentment your snobbish behavior towards my friends is so repellent I can't stand to be around you anymore

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Recent Examples of repellent Coffee grounds may have a short-term repellent effect on ants but are not effective for long-term control or infestations. —

Kristine Gill, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 May 2026 Since the materials are designed to be stain-resistant and water-repellant, this couch perfectly suits our tendency to eat and drink in the living room. —

Meg Kernahan, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2026 The wrinkle-free, water-repellant designs in Foreign Fare hinted at their travels with items named Jetsetter Jacket, Flight Jumpsuit, Wrap Me Up Dress, Hideaway Hoodie, Tour Tee and Just Go Polo. —

Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 This visitor-repellant monstrosity was an anachronism when new and got worse over time. —

Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 2 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for repellent

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With its violent and disgusting script, Se7en defied Hollywood conventions and was a perfect match for David Fincher, who was then known for directing Alien 3 (1992) along with gritty and inventive music videos.

— Eric Farwell, Entertainment Weekly, 12 June 2026
The president announced the work in April during an unrelated Oval Office appearance, saying he was inspired by complaints from a friend visiting from Germany who called the pool dark and disgusting.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026