Repulsive (adjective)

  1. Causing a feeling of disgust or revulsion.
  2. Having the power or tendency to repel or drive away.
  3. Unattractive or unappealing.

Origin:

From the latin word "repulsus" meaning "a pushing back".

Examples:

  1. The smell of rotting food was repulsive.
  2. The sight of the injured animal was repulsive to the children.
  3. The idea of eating insects is repulsive to many people.
  4. The politician's repulsive statements about immigrants caused an uproar.
  5. The company's repulsive business practices led to a boycott of their products.
Some random words: scalper, unconvinced, across-the-board