Adjective
abstoßend
Pronunciation: /ˈapˌʃtoːsn̩t/
repulsive, repellent, repugnant, off-putting
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- repulsive, repellent, repugnant, off-putting
Example sentence
Findest du mich abstoßend?
Do you find me repulsive?
Usage
- einen Geruch abstoßend finden — to find a smell repulsive; the adjective describes the reaction it causes
- abstoßend / abstoßen — repulsive / to repel or push away; the adjective has a common figurative sense
Der abstoßende Geruch kam aus einer vergessenen Dose.
The repulsive smell came from a forgotten tin.