Adjective / Adverb
widerwärtig
Pronunciation: /ˈviːdɐˌvɛʁtɪç/
repulsive, disgusting
C2
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Meanings
Adjective
- repulsive, disgusting
- abominable, abhorrent
- distasteful
Adverb
- repulsively
- abominably
- distastefully
Example sentence
Der Weise antwortete: Du hast dich in der menschlichen Gesellschaft widerwärtig benommen.
The wise man answered: You have behaved disgustingly in human society.
Usage
- ein widerwärtiger Geruch — A repulsive or disgusting smell.
- widerwärtig / widerwillig — Repulsive versus reluctant; distinguish these similar forms.
Der widerwärtige Geruch zwang sie, das Fenster zu öffnen.
The disgusting smell forced her to open the window.