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Repulsive vs Inhuman - What's the difference?

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As adjectives the difference between repulsive and inhuman

is that repulsive is tending to rouse aversion or to repulse while inhuman is of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

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

    Anagrams

    * ----

    inhuman

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Of or pertaining to inhumanity and the indifferently cruel, sadistic or barbaric behavior it brings.

    • Antonyms

    * humane