rebarbative
Causing strong aversion
Rebarbative means repellent or irritating—something that puts you off or makes you recoil.
The word is literary and rarely encountered: His rebarbative manner drove away potential allies.
A rebarbative style, personality, or argument creates resistance rather than receptiveness.
Causing mild aversion
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
- abhorrentCausing intense revulsion
revolting · disgusting · nauseating · objectionable · distasteful · obnoxious · insufferable · odious
Rough enough to erode
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- acerbicSharp and biting
- brusqueAbrupt and dismissive
- gruffHarsh in manner
curt · churlish · surly · curmudgeonly · disagreeable · unpleasant · hostile · antagonistic
Crossed bars or harsh
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- vexingCausing mild torment
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
- annoyingCausing mild irritation
aggravating · infuriating · maddening · bothersome · nettlesome · provoking · frustrating · galling
Lacking musical agreement
- cacophonousHarsh and jarring
- stridentHarsh and piercing
- raucousLoud and disorderly
- dissonantLacking harmonic agreement
inharmonious · clashing · harsh · grating · screeching · piercing · shrill · earsplitting
off-putting
Causing mild aversion
- repulsiveCausing strong disgust
- repugnantExtremely distasteful or offensive
- loathsomeArousing intense disgust
abhorrent · revolting · disgusting · nauseating · objectionable · distasteful · obnoxious · insufferable · odious · detestable
abrasive
Rough enough to erode
gruff · curt · churlish · surly · curmudgeonly · disagreeable · unpleasant · hostile · antagonistic · combative
grating
Crossed bars or harsh
- exasperatingIntensely irritating
- vexingCausing mild torment
- irksomeCausing mild frustration
annoying · aggravating · infuriating · maddening · bothersome · nettlesome · provoking · frustrating · galling · chafing
discordant
Lacking musical agreement
- cacophonousHarsh and jarring
- stridentHarsh and piercing
- raucousLoud and disorderly
dissonant · inharmonious · clashing · harsh · grating · screeching · piercing · shrill · earsplitting · rasping
rebarbativepleasant
Giving enjoyment or comfort
pleasing · delightful · charming · appealing · attractive