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Revolting: meaning, definitions and examples

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revolting

 

[ rɪˈvəʊltɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

disgusting

Causing intense disgust; disgusting.

Synonyms

abhorrent, disgusting, repulsive

Examples of usage

  • The smell from the dumpster was revolting.
  • The revolting images made her feel sick to her stomach.
Context #2 | Adjective

unpleasant

Extremely unpleasant; horrifying.

Synonyms

atrocious, dreadful, horrible

Examples of usage

  • The conditions in the prison were absolutely revolting.
  • The revolting behavior of the dictator shocked the world.

Translations

Translations of the word "revolting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 revoltante

🇮🇳 घिनौना

🇩🇪 ekelhaft

🇮🇩 menjijikkan

🇺🇦 огидний

🇵🇱 odrażający

🇯🇵 むかつく

🇫🇷 révoltant

🇪🇸 repugnante

🇹🇷 iğrenç

🇰🇷 역겨운

🇸🇦 مقزز

🇨🇿 odporný

🇸🇰 odporný

🇨🇳 令人作呕的

🇸🇮 gnusen

🇮🇸 viðbjóðslegur

🇰🇿 жиіркенішті

🇬🇪 საზიზღარი

🇦🇿 iyrənc

🇲🇽 repugnante

Etymology

The word 'revolting' originates from the verb 'revolt', which comes from the Latin 'revolvere' meaning 'to turn back'. Over time, the word evolved to describe something so unpleasant or disgusting that it causes a strong reaction of disgust or horror.

See also: revoltingly.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,218, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.