Definitions and Examples of unlovable, repulsive
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
Not capable of being loved or liked; not attractive or appealing.
Example
The stray dog was so aggressive that it was considered unlovable by most people.
Causing intense disgust or aversion; extremely unpleasant or offensive.
Example
The smell of the rotten food was so repulsive that it made everyone in the room feel sick.
Key Differences: unlovable vs repulsive
- 1Unlovable describes a lack of attraction or appeal, while repulsive describes something that causes intense disgust or aversion.
- 2Unlovable can be used to describe a person or thing that is not capable of being loved or liked, while repulsive is usually used to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive.
Effective Usage of unlovable, repulsive
- 1Describing People: Use unlovable to describe someone who is difficult to like or connect with.
- 2Describing Things: Use repulsive to describe something that is extremely unpleasant or offensive.
- 3Expressing Dislike: Use these antonyms to express dislike or aversion towards a person or thing.
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Remember this!
The antonyms have distinct nuances: Unlovable describes a lack of attraction or appeal, while repulsive describes something that causes intense disgust or aversion. Use these words to describe people or things, express dislike or aversion, and enrich your vocabulary.
