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revolting

[ ri-vohl-ting ]

adjective

  1. disgusting; repulsive:

    a revolting sight.



revolting

/ ɪˈəʊɪŋ /

adjective

  1. causing revulsion; nauseating, disgusting, or repulsive
  2. informal.
    unpleasant or nasty

    that dress is revolting

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDZپԲ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • ·DZiԲ· adverb
  • ԴDzr·DZiԲ adjective
  • non·DZiԲ· adverb
  • ܲr·DZiԲ adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of revolting1

First recorded in 1585–95; revolt + -ing 2
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Example Sentences

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Which is why when AI software is used to generate an image, or write a story, it is so revolting.

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The ghostwriter claims that Wallace’s alleged actions have been minimised by some as "cheeky barrow-boy humour" but she describes it as "revolting misogyny".

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The UN has said reports of alleged torture and sexual violence by Israeli guards were “grossly illegal and revolting” and enabled by “absolute impunity”.

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"Justice does not need that in order to proceed, what is the point of these revolting screenings?" said lawyer Olivier Lantelme.

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In a revolting pique of petty, confirming that he would destroy America for his own personal gain, Trump insulted American hostages’ release from Russia, praising Putin instead.

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