repulsive
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To keep his equations from predicting a collapsing universe, he introduced the cosmological constant as a kind of repulsive effect in empty space that counterbalanced gravity.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 19, 2026
It’s taboo because we make it so, which means that the legitimately taboo looks all the more repulsive by comparison.
From Salon ● Jun. 15, 2026
His relationship with Tuchel has frequently come under scrutiny, with the manager describing Bellingham's on-field behaviour during last June's defeat by Senegal as "repulsive" – a remark Tuchel later apologised for.
From BBC ● Jun. 8, 2026
At that time, I found this subculture fascinating, peculiar, sometimes repulsive and sometimes silly.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 1, 2026
They said “bogue” for repulsive and “queer” for weird.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
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