Repulsu (orientation)
| Prefix: | Repulsu- |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation: | /rɪˈpʌlsjuˌsɛkʃuəl/ |
Repulsu (orientation) is an orientation prefix that refers to an a-spec individual who is repulsed or averse to the idea of someone having attraction towards them.
The meaning of the prefix of repulsu- is unknown but likely comes from the English word repulse, which is a borrowing of the Latin words repulsus and repello, which means to be repelled, to be repulsed or to be rejected. And to push or to refuse.
Related Terms
| Term | Relationship | Description | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apothi- | Counterpart | Apothi- refers to interaction repulsed individuals. | Apothi doesn't necessarily refer to the idea of being repulsed by the idea of someone being attracted to them. |
| Lith- | Similar | Litho- describes an individual whose sexual attraction fades when someone reciprocates attraction. | Repulsu individuals don't necessarily experience attraction. |
Orientations
| Term | Orientation | Flag | Creator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Repulsuromantic | Romantic | 
|
Neopronouns[1] |
| Repulsusexual | Sexual |
|
Moocowogm[2] |
History
Repulsuromantic was coined with its flag by Tumblr blog Neopronouns on July 5th 2024.[1]
Repulsusexual was coined with its flag by wiki user Moocowogm, who coined the term alongside fellow wiki user Catitude on or before October 6th 2021.[2]
Flags
The flag for Repulsuromantic has no known meaning but it follows a similar scheme to the flag of Repulsusexual.
The flag for Repulsusexual has the colors from the lithosexual and ace-spec flag with the negative sign from the sex-repulsed flag.[2]
An alternate flag for Repulsusexual was created by wiki user Catitude on or before October 6th 2021.[2]
Repulsusexual (Catitude)
Resources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Neopronouns. Tumblr, 05 Jul. 2024, https://archive.ph/Aeh2x. Archived on 10 Jul. 2024.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Repulsusexual". LGBTQIA Wiki, https://archive.ph/YTu3P. Accessed on 20 Aug. 2025. Archived on 20 Aug. 2025.
