Odrazy

Odrazy is a Polish noun referring to a strong feeling of revulsion or disgust toward something perceived as repugnant, offensive, or morally objectionable. The term encompasses both visceral reactions to unpleasant stimuli (such as foul smells or grotesque scenes) and moral or ethical aversion to certain actions or ideas. In everyday speech and in literary contexts, people may say they “felt odrazę” or experience “odrazy” to describe sudden, intense dislikes.

Etymology and related forms: Odrazy derives from the verb odrażać, meaning to repel, to disgust, or to dissuade. The related singular odraza denotes a single instance or sense of disgust, while odrazy refers to multiple instances or to the general concept of revulsion. The word is used across registers, from colloquial to formal writing, and is distinct from medical terms or disease names such as odra (measles), which are etymologically unrelated.

Usage and nuance: Odraza often implies a visceral, immediate reaction, whereas synonyms like wstręt or obrzydzenie can carry slightly different nuances or intensities. In practice, odrazy can be triggered by physical stimuli, moral judgments, or social norms, and they may shape attitudes, behavior, or discourse.

See also: wstręt, obrzydzenie, odrażać, odraza. Notes: Odrazy is not a technical clinical term; it functions as a general descriptor of emotional aversion in Polish.