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Adjective
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The result is a perverse, witty and uningratiating pictorial world in which sadomasochism is inevitable and trust has been beached on the sand.—
Neil Genzlinger,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2020
Adjective
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The bit, pretentious and alienating, went viral for the wrong reasons.—
Will Tavlin,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
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This and more made growing up in Florida a strange experience both warm and alienating.—
Vogue,
Vogue,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Only Birdie finds this plan repulsive, knowing this would be the ruin of her beloved niece.—
Oline Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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Or what would be attractive or repulsive to a researcher.—
Sawdah Bhaimiya,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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While certain oils work well together (like lemon and tea tree, sweet orange and cinnamon, peppermint and rosemary), aim to mix only two to three oils when blending to avoid a displeasing or overpowering fragrance.—
Patricia Shannon,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Nov. 2025
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“Unendearing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unendearing. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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