frånstötande

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Swedish

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Etymology

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från (away) +‎ stötande (pushing). Compare Norwegian Nynorsk fråstøytande

Adjective

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frånstötande (not comparable)

  1. repulsive, disgusting, distasteful
  2. (literally, from components) repellent
    Medlet verkar frånstötande på insekter
    The agent has a repellent effect on insects

See also

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  • äcklig
  • motbjudande (bit stronger – often closer to "repulsive" in strength if not etymologically)

References

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