causing repugnance or aversion

a repulsive mask.

capable of causing repulsion; serving to repulse

to present enough repulsive force to keep the enemy from daring to attack.

tending to drive away or keep at a distance; cold; forbidding

arrogant, repulsive airs to frighten the timid.

Physics . of the nature of or characterized by physical repulsion.

adjective

attractive , enchanting , inviting , pleasing

adjective

abhorrent , abominable , animal * , creepy * , disagreeable , distasteful , forbidding , foul , gross , hateful , hideous , horrid , loathsome , nasty , nauseating , noisome , objectionable , obnoxious , odious , off-putting , pugnacious , repellent , revolting , sickening , sleazy * , ugly , undesirable , unpleasant , unsightly , vilenotes:repulsive describes a characteristic of a person or object; repellent describes an impression projected by a person or object - a person is repulsive , while a person\'s behavior is repellent , atrocious , disgusting , unwholesome , vile , detestable , fulsome , horrendous , offensive , repugnant , slimy , unspeakable