As adjectives the difference between insolent and repulsive
is that insolent is insulting in manner or words while repulsive is tending to rouse aversion or to repulse.
insolent
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
Insulting in manner or words.
Rude.
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*:“I don't mean all of your friends—only a small proportion—which, however, connects your circle with that deadly, idle, brainless bunch—the insolent chatterers at the opera, the gorged dowagers,!”
Cheeky.
Synonyms
* insulting: arrogant, bold, cocky, impudent
* rude: disrespectful, impertinent, insubordinate, offensive
* See also
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Related terms
* insolence
* insolency
* insolently
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repulsive
English
Adjective
(
en adjective)
tending to rouse aversion or to repulse
(physics) having the capacity to repel
Usage notes
* Nouns to which "repulsive" is often applied: force, interaction, potential.
Synonyms
* repellent
* similar: disgusting, vile
Antonyms
* (tending to rouse aversion ) attractive
* (physics, having the capacity to repel ) attractive
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