Revolting
/rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/
Definitions
Extremely unpleasant; causing a strong feeling of disgust or revulsion.
/rɪˈvoʊltɪŋ/
Causing a strong feeling of disgust; extremely unpleasant
The food at the restaurant was absolutely revolting.
💡 Simply: Imagine you take a bite of something that tastes absolutely yucky, like something you would never, ever eat again. That's revolting! It's like your stomach does a little flip of disgust.
👶 For kids: If something is revolting, it makes you say 'Yuck!' It's not nice or fun. It's the opposite of yummy!
More Examples
The crime scene was a revolting sight, filled with blood and gore.
His revolting behavior towards his employees led to a swift termination.
How It's Used
"The smell in the kitchen was revolting."
"A revolting act of cruelty."
Synonyms
Idioms & expressions
revolting against
To express strong disapproval of someone or something. Often implies open resistance.
"The students are revolting against the new school policy."
From Middle English *revolten*, from Old French *revolter* ('to revolt, rebel'), from Italian *rivoltare* ('to turn over, revolt'), from *ri-* ('again') + *voltare* ('to turn').
Historically, 'revolting' has consistently carried the connotation of causing strong disgust or aversion, often linked to moral or physical revulsion.
Memory tip
Think of a revolution causing chaos and distaste.