Revolting

/rɪˈvoʊl.tɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Causing intense disgust; offensive or repulsive.

The smell coming from the dumpster was absolutely revolting.

Referring to something that is morally or socially unacceptable.

The revolting behavior of the politician shocked many voters.

Involving rebellion or uprising, particularly in a political context.

The citizens found the government's actions revolting and decided to protest.

From the verb 'revolt' + the suffix '-ing'.

revolting behavior

Actions that are extremely offensive or unacceptable.

revolting sight

An image or scene that causes great disgust.

revolting condition

A situation that is extremely unpleasant or unsatisfactory.

revolt

To rise in rebellion against authority.

revolution

A forcible overthrow of a government or social order in favor of a new system.

revoltingly

In a manner that is revolting.

Grossed out

That food is so grossed out, it's revolting!

Wretched

The conditions in that building are just wretched; it's revolting.