repulsiveness

noun

Definition of repulsivenessnext
as in dreadfulness
the quality of inspiring intense dread or dismay horror films that seem to be trying to outdo one another in the repulsiveness of their monsters

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  1. horror
  2. atrocity
  3. awfulness
  4. ghastliness
  5. gruesomeness
  6. hideousness
Noun
  • Binge is author of speculative thrillers that often blends big sci-fi concepts with psychological horror.
    — Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 9 Sep. 2026
  • The Halloween Film Festival is set to showcase 50 short genre films, including horror, sci-fi, thriller and fantasy titles and fans can vote on their favorites.
    — William Earl, Variety, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of horror
Noun
  • Yes, the atrocities occurred before social media took hold, before video streaming, before camera phones became commonplace.
    — David Friend, Vanity Fair, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Jayhawkers were considered thieves, marauders & guerrillas (hence why yours were in jail) know for atrocities such as the Sacking of Osceola.
    — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of atrocity
Noun
  • In a world so full of dread and awfulness, why not take a moment to read anonymous petty literary gossip on the internet?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 Apr. 2026
  • The relative excitement around the Rockies having arrived in San Diego at 6-6 is a reaction based on their relative awfulness.
    — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026
Definition of awfulness
Noun
  • No amount of gore or ghastliness is off limits for the series, produced by horror champions Blumhouse, as Nicole Kidman's titular medical examiner pores over the remains of the dead.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 10 Mar. 2026
Definition of ghastliness
Noun
  • The result is depressingly rizzless for something based on a game famous for its gruesomeness.
    — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 6 May 2026
  • Even early on, before the gruesomeness starts spiraling out of control, Stephen McKeon’s stabbing, head-scrambling score and Peter Albrechtsen’s gut-churning soundscape work overtime to jangle our nerves.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Apr. 2026
Definition of gruesomeness
Noun
  • What makes your own skin crawl isn’t just the hideousness of the violence but the unblinking matter-of-factness with which DaCosta films it.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 16 Jan. 2026
Definition of hideousness
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“Repulsiveness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/repulsiveness. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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