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repulsiveness
This term conveys a visceral reaction of intense dislike or horror, often evoking a physical sensation of wanting to recoil or move away from the source. It is typically used in high-gravity contexts, such as moral outrage or extreme sensory disgust, carrying a much stronger negative charge than simple unpleasantness.
In a scientific context, the word shifts from an emotional state to a mechanical property. It describes the physical phenomenon where two objects are pushed apart by opposing forces, such as in electromagnetism, removing the element of disgust entirely.
Meanings
Examples
The sheer repulsiveness of the rotting fish made him gag.
I cannot get over the repulsiveness of his behavior toward the staff.
The monster's physical repulsiveness was matched only by its cruelty.
The repulsiveness of the crime shocked the entire community.
She felt a deep sense of repulsiveness when she saw the moldy bread.
The scientist explained the repulsiveness between two like charges.
Magnetic repulsiveness prevents the two poles from touching.
The smell was so bad that its repulsiveness lingered in the air for hours.