repulsiveness

[/rɪˈpʌlsɪvnəs/]
noun
repugnância
1. the quality or state of being repulsive; the characteristic of causing disgust, aversion, or strong dislike
The repulsiveness of the decaying food made everyone leave the kitchen immediately.
A repugnância do alimento em decomposição fez todos saírem da cozinha imediatamente.
2. extreme unattractiveness or ugliness in appearance
He couldn't overlook the repulsiveness of the old, abandoned building.
Ele não podia ignorar a repugnância do prédio antigo e abandonado.
3. the quality of being morally or socially offensive or abhorrent
The repulsiveness of his behavior shocked everyone at the party.
A repugnância de seu comportamento chocou todos na festa.
In both Brazilian and American English contexts, 'repulsiveness' is typically used in formal or literary settings. In Brazil, 'repugnância' maintains a more formal register, while colloquial usage favors 'nojo' (disgust). The concept is culturally significant when discussing moral or ethical offenses in both societies.
NYC Slang
grossness
Synonyms / Sinônimos
disgustingnessloathsomenessabhorrencehideousnessoffensivenessnauseousness
Antonyms / Antônimos
attractivenessappealcharmbeautypleasantness

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
repugnância
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
nojo
more colloquial, emphasizing disgust
São Paulo
repugnância
formal usage preferred in business contexts
Portugal
repugnância
formal register; 'nojo' also used colloquially

Related Words

repulsiverepulsionrepulsedisgustabhorrentrevulsion

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn one's stomach (similar meaning in English)
dar nojo (Portuguese idiom meaning 'to cause disgust')
ser repugnante (to be repulsive)
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