Repellent ( adjective , noun )

(As an adjective)

Repellent ( adjective )

1. Having the power or quality of driving away or warding off.
2. Having an unpleasant or off-putting quality.

Origin:

Late 17th century from latin repellentem, present participle of repellēre "drive away".

Examples:

1. The strong odor of the repellent insecticide was effective in keeping the mosquitoes away.
2. The bitter taste of medicine made it repellent to children.
3. The sight of the repellent creatures in the swamp made me feel uncomfortable.
4. The pungent aroma of the repellent cheese made everyone in the room wrinkle their noses.
5. The repellent actions of the villain made the audience jeer and boo.

(As a noun)

Repellent ( noun )

1. Having the power or quality of driving away or warding off.
2. Having an unpleasant or off-putting quality.

Origin:

Late 17th century from latin repellentem, present participle of repellēre "drive away".

Examples:

1. The strong odor of the repellent insecticide was effective in keeping the mosquitoes away.
2. The bitter taste of medicine made it repellent to children.
3. The sight of the repellent creatures in the swamp made me feel uncomfortable.
4. The pungent aroma of the repellent cheese made everyone in the room wrinkle their noses.
5. The repellent actions of the villain made the audience jeer and boo.