adjective causing annoyance or repulsion; repellent
Describing characters or situations that evoke a strong negative reaction from readers
Used to describe behavior or characteristics that are off-putting or repellent to others
Referring to art pieces or styles that are unpleasant or unattractive to the viewer
In a literary context, 'rebarbative' may be used to describe a character or writing style that is off-putting or repellent to the reader.
A psychologist may use 'rebarbative' to describe a patient's behavior or attitude that is difficult to deal with or causes aversion.
A lawyer may use 'rebarbative' to describe a legal argument or tactic used by the opposing party that is unpleasant or objectionable.
A teacher may use 'rebarbative' to describe a student's disruptive or offensive behavior in the classroom.