frånstötande

Swedish

Etymology

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

Adjective

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

References
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