revolting
Americanadjective
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causing revulsion; nauseating, disgusting, or repulsive
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informal unpleasant or nasty
that dress is revolting
Other Word Forms
- nonrevolting adjective
- nonrevoltingly adverb
- revoltingly adverb
- unrevolting adjective
Etymology
Origin of revolting
Example Sentences
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Though, like many things Epstein, the man’s genetic interests were twisted, often revolting, and shockingly uninformed.
From Slate • Mar. 19, 2026
BOSTON—The home of a famous 1773 tea party is revolting again, this time over coffee.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026
"It is particularly revolting to experience our family's tragedy being turned into entertainment for the masses and to know that people are using our family's trauma for their own personal gain."
From BBC • Sep. 8, 2025
As I connect with my own inner water sommelier, I identify Borjomi, the aforementioned hangover aide, as my favorite, and find Poland Springs to taste revolting in comparison to the others.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2024
“How did he get in there? Who put the top down? Oh, darling, sweet, sweet Furball”—she cuddled the revolting creature next to her face—“you’re okay now. You’re my good dog. You’re my honeybunch.”
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
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