Meaning of yuck factor | Babel Free

Definitions

Disgusting part of the nature of something; facet or tendencies (of a thing, idea, etc) to produce a reaction of repugnance or distaste.

informal, uncountable, usually

Examples

“2006, R.T. Kendall, Out of Your Comfort Zone: Is Your God Too Nice? The thesis of this chapter is that God uses “yuck factors” to promote His glory.”

“The “yuck factor” is a deeply ingrained psychological thing.”

“But it is just as important not to let the yuck factor foreclose a deeper understanding of what deviant globalization is all about.”

“Recycled sewer water is opposed by many sanitation agencies due to the yuck factor.”

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