Kandirit (en. Repulsion)

/kan.di.rit/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
An intense feeling of aversion or disappointment towards something or a situation.
He felt disgust when he saw the old food in the fridge.
Naramdaman niya ang kandirit nang makita ang mga lumang pagkain sa ref.
A reaction caused by the strange smell or appearance of something.
The disgust caused by the smell of a wet rag is unavoidable.
Ang kandirit na dulot ng amoy ng basang basahan ay hindi maiiwasan.

Etymology

root word: "diri" meaning hesitation or disgust.

Common Phrases and Expressions

has disgust
meaning having an unpleasant experience or situation.
may kandirit

Related Words

hesitation
Refers to reluctance or the expression of negative feelings.
diri

Slang Meanings

extremely ugly or disgusting
That dish is so disgusting, I can't eat it.
Ang kandirit ng luto niyan, hindi ko kayang kumain.
too creepy or annoying
The way he looks at me is disgusting, like he has some bad intentions.
Yung tingin niya sa akin, nakakadiri, parang may masama siyang balak.
gives a bad feeling
Your conversation is disgusting, it feels so disrespectful.
Kandirit yung usapan niyo, parang walang respeto.