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Synonyms for Repellent (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (a compound with which fabrics are treated to repel water):
repellant

WordNet sense 2 (serving or tending to repel):
rebarbative

WordNet sense 3 (disagreeable to the senses, to the mind, or feelings ):
unpleasant

WordNet sense 4 (highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust):
disgusting, distasteful, foul, loathsome, revolting, wicked, yucky, disgustful, loathly, repelling, skanky, wicked

WordNet sense 5 (unpleasant or disgusting especially to the senses):
offensive

WordNet sense 6 (incapable of absorbing or mixing with):
resistant

WordNet sense 7 (not capable of absorbing or soaking up (liquids)):
nonabsorbent, nonabsorptive


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