Rebarbative

Pronunciation: /rɪˈbɑːrbətɪv/

Definitions of rebarbative

adjective causing annoyance or repulsion; repellent

Example Sentences

A1 The movie was rebarbative to me because of its violent scenes.

A2 Some people find horror movies rebarbative due to the graphic content.

B1 The new policy was rebarbative to employees as it limited their flexibility.

B2 Her sharp tone and critical attitude made her rebarbative to others.

C1 The politician's rebarbative remarks caused controversy and backlash.

C2 The artist's work was considered rebarbative by some critics, but praised by others for its boldness.

Examples of rebarbative in a Sentence

formal The rebarbative odor emanating from the factory was a cause for concern among the residents.

informal I find his rebarbative attitude towards me quite off-putting.

slang That movie was so rebarbative, I couldn't even sit through the first ten minutes.

figurative Her rebarbative personality was like a dark cloud that hung over every interaction.

Grammatical Forms of rebarbative

• past tense: rebarbated
• plural: rebarbatives
• comparative: more rebarbative
• superlative: most rebarbative
• present tense: rebarbates
• future tense: will rebarbate
• perfect tense: has rebarbated
• continuous tense: is rebarbating
• singular: rebarbative
• positive degree: rebarbative
• infinitive: to rebarbate
• gerund: rebarbating
• participle: rebarbating

Origin and Evolution of rebarbative

First Known Use: 1819 year

Language of Origin: French

Story behind the word: The word 'rebarbative' originated from the French word 'rebarbatif' which means repellent or unattractive.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that is unattractive or repellent, the word 'rebarbative' has evolved to also convey the sense of something that is irritating or off-putting.