Online English Vocabulary Flashcards for Disgust and Aversion Words

abominable (adjective) /əˈbɒm(ɪ)nəbl/
Definition: Extremely unpleasant, offensive or morally reprehensible.
Example Sentence: "The abominable crime scene left the investigators shocked and disturbed."
Synonyms: atrocious; despicable; detestable; disgusting; foul; horrible
Opposite Meaning: delightful

abominate (verb) /əˈbɒm əˌneɪt/
Definition: To have feelings of intense dislike, disgust, or hatred towards something or someone.
Example Sentence: "The villagers abominate the company’s decision to build a factory near their river."
Synonyms: abhor; condemn; despise; detest; execrate; hate
Opposite Meaning: adore

aversion (noun) /əˈvɜr ʒən/
Definition: A strong dislike or a feeling of repulsion towards something or someone.
Example Sentence: "His aversion to confrontation meant that he rarely spoke up for himself."
Synonyms: abhorrence; animosity; antipathy; detestation; disgust; dislike
Opposite Meaning: fondness

carbuncle (noun) /ˈkɑːbʌŋkl̩/
Definition: A large, swollen skin infection that forms beneath the skin's surface, often used to describe anything unsightly or visually intrusive, especially a building.
Example Sentence: "The carbuncle of the tall and bulky air conditioning unit on the rooftop was unsightly."
Synonyms: abscess; blister; boil; cyst; infection; lesion
Opposite Meaning: beauty

decapitate (verb) /dɪˈkapɪteɪt/
Definition: To cut off the head from the body, usually with a sharp instrument such as a sword or a guillotine.
Example Sentence: "The knight threatened to decapitate the rogue with a swift swing of his sword."
Synonyms: amputate; behead; chop; execute; guillotine; remove
Opposite Meaning: reattach

detest (verb) /dɪˈtɛst/
Definition: To feel intense dislike, disgust, or strong aversion towards something or someone.
Example Sentence: "They detest the long commute to work every day."
Synonyms: abhor; condemn; despise; disdain; hate; loathe
Opposite Meaning: adore

detestable (adjective) /dɪˈtɛs tə bəl/
Definition: Deserving of strong dislike, aversion, or intense hatred.
Example Sentence: "He found her dishonesty to be detestable and broke off all contact with her."
Synonyms: abominable; contemptible; despicable; disgusting; execrable; hateful
Opposite Meaning: admirable

disgusting (adjective) /dɪsˈgʌs tɪŋ/
Definition: Evoking a strong feeling of revulsion, repugnance, or extreme distaste.
Example Sentence: "She found the slimy texture of the food to be utterly disgusting."
Synonyms: abhorrent; abominable; detestable; foul; loathsome; nauseating
Opposite Meaning: appealing

disreputable (adjective) /dɪsˈrɛpjʊtəbl/
Definition: Considered to be lacking in respectability, honor, or moral integrity.
Example Sentence: "The disreputable company was known for its shady business practices."
Synonyms: contemptible; discreditable; disgraceful; dishonorable; dubious; ignoble
Opposite Meaning: reputable

effluvium (noun) /ɪˈflu vi əm/
Definition: A noxious or unpleasant odor or vapor that is emitted from a substance or place.
Example Sentence: "The rotting garbage produced a strong effluvium that attracted pests and rodents."
Synonyms: exhalation; exhaust; fumes; malodor; mephitis; miasma
Opposite Meaning: fragrance

execrate (verb) /ˈɛk sɪˌkreɪt/
Definition: To express extreme disapproval or hatred towards someone or something.
Example Sentence: "He would often execrate his ex-girlfriend for cheating on him."
Synonyms: abhor; anathematize; condemn; curse; denounce; deplore
Opposite Meaning: adore

ferocious (adjective) /fɪˈrəʊʃəs/
Definition: Marked by extreme and often intense aggressiveness, violence, or wildness.
Example Sentence: "The ferocious dog barked aggressively at anyone who approached its territory."
Synonyms: brutish; frightful; merciless; predatory; rapacious; ruthless
Opposite Meaning: gentle

fetid (adjective) /ˈfɛtɪd/
Definition: Emitting a strong, unpleasant, and foul odor, often due to the presence of decay, decomposition, or the release of noxious substances.
Example Sentence: "The stagnant water in the pond gave off a fetid smell."
Synonyms: disgusting; foul; malodorous; noxious; putrid; rancid
Opposite Meaning: fragrant

garrote (verb) /gəˈrɒt/
Definition: To strangle or kill someone by tightening a cord or wire around their neck, often from behind.
Example Sentence: "The assassin would garrote his victims without any hint of remorse."
Synonyms: asphyxiate; choke; overpower; quell; smother; stifle
Opposite Meaning: release

grubby (adjective) /ˈgrʌb i/
Definition: Dirty, grimy, or unkempt in appearance.
Example Sentence: "His grubby hands left marks all over the white wall."
Synonyms: dingy; dirty; disheveled; filthy; grimy; messy
Opposite Meaning: clean

gruesome (adjective) /ˈgru səm/
Definition: Extremely shocking, disturbing, or repulsive, particularly in relation to violence, death, or horror.
Example Sentence: "The horror movie had some gruesome scenes that made the audience cover their eyes."
Synonyms: chilling; dreadful; ghastly; grisly; grotesque; horrific
Opposite Meaning: delightful

hideous (adjective) /ˈhɪd i əs/
Definition: Extremely unpleasant, repulsive, or visually disturbing in appearance.
Example Sentence: "The graffiti on the historic monument was a hideous defacement of its beauty."
Synonyms: abhorrent; abominable; appalling; deformed; dreadful; grotesque
Opposite Meaning: attractive

hogwash (noun) /ˈhɔgˌwɒʃ/
Definition: Nonsensical or foolish talk, ideas, or information that is considered to be untrue, exaggerated, or lacking in credibility.
Example Sentence: "The politician's promises turned out to be hogwash, as none of them were fulfilled."
Synonyms: balderdash; baloney; bunk; claptrap; drivel; gibberish
Opposite Meaning: truth

hooch (noun) /hutʃ/
Definition: A colloquial term that refers to illicitly produced or homemade alcoholic beverages.
Example Sentence: "The sale of hooch was rampant during the time when alcohol was banned."
Synonyms: bootleg; brew; firewater; grog; homebrew; homemade
Opposite Meaning: quality liquor

hoodlum (noun) /ˈhud ləm/
Definition: An individual, typically a young person, who engages in criminal or antisocial activities.
Example Sentence: "The gang of hoodlums terrorized the peaceful park, causing distress to the visitors."
Synonyms: criminal; delinquent; desperado; gangster; hooligan; miscreant
Opposite Meaning: law-abider

hooligan (noun) /ˈhu lɪ gən/
Definition: A person, typically a young individual, who engages in rowdy, aggressive, or disorderly behavior, often in a group setting.
Example Sentence: "The soccer match turned chaotic when hooligans from rival teams clashed in the stands."
Synonyms: bully; delinquent; hoodlum; miscreant; rogue; rowdy
Opposite Meaning: peacemaker

ignoble (adjective) /ɪɡˈnəʊbl/
Definition: Characterized by a lack of honor, moral principles, or ethical integrity.
Example Sentence: "The coach's ignoble tactics of cheating to win games tarnished the team's reputation."
Synonyms: abject; contemptible; corrupt; craven; degenerate; disgraceful
Opposite Meaning: noble

impertinent (adjective) /ɪmˈpəːtɪnənt/
Definition: Rude, disrespectful, or inappropriate in behavior or speech.
Example Sentence: "He was in no position to ask his boss such an impertinent question."
Synonyms: audacious; brash; cheeky; discourteous; disrespectful; forward
Opposite Meaning: polite

insufferable (adjective) /ɪnˈsʌf(ə)rəbl/
Definition: Extremely difficult to tolerate, bear, or endure due to annoying, irritating, or unbearable qualities.
Example Sentence: "The insufferable noise from the construction made it impossible to concentrate."
Synonyms: aggravating; annoying; distressing; dreadful; exasperating; horrible
Opposite Meaning: tolerable

loathing (noun) /ˈloʊ ðɪŋ/
Definition: A strong feeling of intense dislike, disgust, or aversion towards someone or something.
Example Sentence: "The constant lies and deceit bred a deep loathing within their relationship."
Synonyms: abhorrence; animosity; antipathetic; antipathy; aversion; detestation
Opposite Meaning: fondness

maleficent (adjective) /məˈlɛfɪs(ə)nt/
Definition: Characterized by harmful intent or the inclination to cause harm, suffering, or evil.
Example Sentence: "The witch's maleficent curse caused the crops to wither and die."
Synonyms: baleful; evil; harmful; hateful; malevolent; malicious
Opposite Meaning: benevolent

mayhem (noun) /ˈmeɪhɛm/
Definition: A state of violent and chaotic disorder, often characterized by widespread destruction and confusion.
Example Sentence: "The mayhem on the streets was too much for the police to handle."
Synonyms: anarchy; bedlam; chaos; commotion; destruction; disorder
Opposite Meaning: order

monstrosity (noun) /mɒnˈstrɒsɪti/
Definition: Something that is extremely large, ugly, or unnatural in appearance, and often elicits feelings of fear, disgust, or revulsion.
Example Sentence: "The abandoned building was a monstrosity that loomed over the city."
Synonyms: atrocity; awfulness; blot; dreadfulness; eyesore; frightfulness
Opposite Meaning: beauty

obscene (adjective) /əbˈsiːn/
Definition: Offensive, indecent, or morally repugnant, typically related to explicit sexual content, graphic language, or shocking impropriety.
Example Sentence: "The graffiti on the wall was filled with obscene language and imagery."
Synonyms: coarse; crude; disgusting; gross; improper; impure
Opposite Meaning: decent

odious (adjective) /ˈəʊdɪəs/
Definition: Extremely repulsive, detestable, or deserving of intense hatred or strong aversion.
Example Sentence: "The odious language used in the movie offended many viewers."
Synonyms: abhorrent; abominable; contemptible; despicable; detestable; disgusting
Opposite Meaning: appealing

pummel (verb) /ˈpʌml/
Definition: To repeatedly strike someone or something with great force and intensity.
Example Sentence: "The typhoon continued to pummel the coast with heavy rain and strong winds."
Synonyms: batter; beat; bludgeon; clobber; hammer; maul
Opposite Meaning: heal

pungent (adjective) /ˈpʌn(d)ʒ(ə)nt/
Definition: Having a strong, sharp, and often unpleasant smell or taste.
Example Sentence: "The cheese had a pungent smell that was off-putting to some."
Synonyms: acrid; acute; aromatic; bitter; harsh; odoriferous
Opposite Meaning: bland

reprobate (noun) /ˈrɛprəbeɪt/
Definition: A person who is morally corrupt, wicked, and beyond redemption.
Example Sentence: "The reprobate's mind was consumed with thoughts of deception and betrayal."
Synonyms: degenerate; delinquent; dissolute; evildoer; libertine; malefactor
Opposite Meaning: virtuous

repulsive (adjective) /rɪˈpʌl sɪv/
Definition: Eliciting strong feelings of disgust, aversion, or revulsion.
Example Sentence: "The repulsive odor emanating from the garbage bin made me gag."
Synonyms: abhorrent; abominable; detestable; disgusting; loathsome; nauseating
Opposite Meaning: appealing

scoundrel (noun) /ˈskaʊndrəl/
Definition: A person who behaves in a dishonest or immoral way, often engaging in deceitful or unscrupulous actions for their own personal gain.
Example Sentence: "The scoundrel was caught red-handed and brought to justice."
Synonyms: charlatan; cheat; fraud; knave; miscreant; rascal
Opposite Meaning: hero

scurrilous (adjective) /ˈskʌrɪləs/
Definition: Using or given to vulgar, offensive, or insulting language, often in a sexual or profane manner.
Example Sentence: "The politician made scurrilous accusations about his opponents."
Synonyms: abusive; coarse; defamatory; disrespectful; indecent; lewd
Opposite Meaning: respectful

sordid (adjective) /ˈsɔːdɪd/
Definition: Marked by moral depravity, filthiness, or a squalid and shameful quality.
Example Sentence: "The sordid details of the scandal were revealed in the newspaper."
Synonyms: base; corrupt; debased; debauched; degenerate; degraded
Opposite Meaning: pure

squalid (adjective) /ˈskwɒl ɪd/
Definition: Extremely dirty, foul, or wretched, usually as a result of poverty or neglect.
Example Sentence: "He lived in a squalid shack on the outskirts of town."
Synonyms: dank; filthy; grimy; grubby; messy; nasty
Opposite Meaning: pristine

taboo (noun) /təˈbuː/
Definition: A cultural or social prohibition or ban against a particular behavior or practice.
Example Sentence: "The topic of death is often considered a taboo in many cultures."
Synonyms: censorship; exclusion; forbiddance; forbidden; inappropriate; interdiction
Opposite Meaning: accepted

unconscionable (adjective) /ʌnˈkɒnʃnəbᵊl/
Definition: Morally or ethically unacceptable or unjustifiable.
Example Sentence: "The landlord's unconscionable rent increase left many tenants homeless."
Synonyms: heinous; immoral; indefensible; inhumane; intolerable; outrageous
Opposite Meaning: ethical

unvirtuous (adjective) /ˌʌnˈvɜːʧuəs/
Definition: Characterized by a lack of virtue, moral excellence, or ethical goodness.
Example Sentence: "The con artist's unvirtuous schemes led to his eventual arrest."
Synonyms: corrupt; depraved; dishonest; dishonorable; immoral; unethical
Opposite Meaning: virtuous

venal (adjective) /ˈviːnl/
Definition: Willing to do something dishonest or corrupt in exchange for money or personal gain.
Example Sentence: "Her venal nature made it hard for her to maintain friendships."
Synonyms: bribable; buyable; corruptible; crooked; dishonest; grafting
Opposite Meaning: honorable

vicious (adjective) /ˈvɪʃəs/
Definition: Marked by extreme cruelty, brutality, or a propensity for causing harm.
Example Sentence: "The vicious dog barked and snarled at anyone who came near."
Synonyms: barbarous; brutal; dangerous; diabolical; ferocious; heinous
Opposite Meaning: kind