æbˈ(h)ɒɹ.ənt æbˈhɔɹ.ənt dɪˈtɛstəbl̩ ˈhɪd.iː.ʌs ˈhɪd.i.əs əbˈsiːn əbˈsin ɹɪˈpʌɡnənt ɹɪˈpʌlsɪv possessing the ability to repel a repulsive force so extremely ugly as to be terrifying a hideous scar a repulsive mask offensive to the mind an abhorrent deed the obscene massacre at Wounded Knee morally repugnant customs repulsive behavior the most repulsive character in recent novels