Select the option that is the most appropriate Antonym to the given word.
"REPULSIVE"
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 3
The correct answer is Option (3) → Attractive
Repulsive means causing strong dislike or disgust. Something repulsive drives people away. Its antonym is attractive.
Example: The rotting garbage gave off a repulsive smell.
| Word | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Abhorrent | hateful, causing disgust (a synonym of repulsive, not its opposite) | Cruelty to animals is abhorrent to most people. |
| (2) Repellent | very unpleasant, causing dislike (it too has the same meaning as repulsive) | His habit of lying was repellent to his friends. |
| (3) Attractive (answer) | pleasing and drawing people towards it (repulsive pushes away and attractive draws near) | The hotel offered an attractive discount to early guests. |
| (4) Offensive | unpleasant or insulting (it is close to repulsive in meaning) | The comedian apologised for his offensive remarks. |
| Synonyms of repulsive: abhorrent, repellent, offensive, disgusting Antonyms of repulsive: attractive, appealing, charming, pleasing Also asked in CUET (UG): repulsive – 21-05-2026 Slot 2, 29-05-2025 Slot 1, 24-05-2025 Slot 1 abhorrent – 31-05-2026 Slot 2, 16-05-2025 Slot 1 |